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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.65, 5,628.33 and 2,310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.65, 5,628.33 and 2,310.21 is: 3,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.65 : 5,628.33 = 2,310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.65/5,628.33 = 2,310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.65x = 5,628.33 × 2,310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.65x = 13,002,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,596.11/4,078.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.97

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