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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.35, 5,901.36 and 2,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.35, 5,901.36 and 2,508.71 is: 3,460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.35 : 5,901.36 = 2,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.35/5,901.36 = 2,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.35x = 5,901.36 × 2,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.35x = 14,804,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,761.93/4,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.39

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