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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.22, 5,781.28 and 2,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.22, 5,781.28 and 2,510.90 is: 3,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.22 : 5,781.28 = 2,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.22/5,781.28 = 2,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.22x = 5,781.28 × 2,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.22x = 14,516,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,215.95/4,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.14

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