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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.78, 5,879.82 and 2,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.78, 5,879.82 and 2,468.50 is: 3,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.78 : 5,879.82 = 2,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.78/5,879.82 = 2,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.78x = 5,879.82 × 2,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.78x = 14,514,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,335.67/4,260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.50

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