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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.48, 5,810.52 and 2,718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.48, 5,810.52 and 2,718.46 is: 3,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.48 : 5,810.52 = 2,718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.48/5,810.52 = 2,718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.48x = 5,810.52 × 2,718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.48x = 15,795,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,666.20/4,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.51

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