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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.41, 5,904.46 and 2,510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.41, 5,904.46 and 2,510.13 is: 3,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.41 : 5,904.46 = 2,510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.41/5,904.46 = 2,510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.41x = 5,904.46 × 2,510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.41x = 14,820,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820,962.18/4,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.13

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