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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.62, 5,782.40 and 2,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.62, 5,782.40 and 2,511.70 is: 3,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.62 : 5,782.40 = 2,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.62/5,782.40 = 2,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.62x = 5,782.40 × 2,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.62x = 14,523,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,654.08/4,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.75

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