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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.76, 5,904.78 and 2,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.76, 5,904.78 and 2,510.32 is: 3,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.76 : 5,904.78 = 2,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.76/5,904.78 = 2,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.76x = 5,904.78 × 2,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.76x = 14,822,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822,887.33/4,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.30

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