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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.98, 5,905.56 and 2,510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.98, 5,905.56 and 2,510.75 is: 3,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.98 : 5,905.56 = 2,510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.98/5,905.56 = 2,510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.98x = 5,905.56 × 2,510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.98x = 14,827,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827,355.24/4,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.17

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