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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.41, 5,781.57 and 2,510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.41, 5,781.57 and 2,510.49 is: 3,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.41 : 5,781.57 = 2,510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.41/5,781.57 = 2,510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.41x = 5,781.57 × 2,510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.41x = 14,514,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,573.67/4,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.59

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