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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.80, 5,904.79 and 2,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.80, 5,904.79 and 2,510.44 is: 3,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.80 : 5,904.79 = 2,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.80/5,904.79 = 2,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.80x = 5,904.79 × 2,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.80x = 14,823,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823,599.97/4,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.43

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