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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.03, 5,779.90 and 2,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.03, 5,779.90 and 2,510.74 is: 3,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.03 : 5,779.90 = 2,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.03/5,779.90 = 2,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.03x = 5,779.90 × 2,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.03x = 14,511,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511,805.40/4,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.24

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