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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.76, 5,710.98 and 2,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.76, 5,710.98 and 2,460.20 is: 3,394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.76 : 5,710.98 = 2,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.76/5,710.98 = 2,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.76x = 5,710.98 × 2,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.76x = 14,050,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,153.00/4,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.77

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