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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.35, 5,905.46 and 2,510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.35, 5,905.46 and 2,510.62 is: 3,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.35 : 5,905.46 = 2,510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.35/5,905.46 = 2,510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.35x = 5,905.46 × 2,510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.35x = 14,826,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,323.90/4,279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.62

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