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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.08, 5,903.46 and 2,510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.08, 5,903.46 and 2,510.04 is: 3,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.08 : 5,903.46 = 2,510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.08/5,903.46 = 2,510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.08x = 5,903.46 × 2,510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.08x = 14,817,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817,920.74/4,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.88

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