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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.62, 5,904.54 and 2,510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.62, 5,904.54 and 2,510.26 is: 3,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.62 : 5,904.54 = 2,510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.62/5,904.54 = 2,510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.62x = 5,904.54 × 2,510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.62x = 14,821,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821,915.82/4,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.18

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