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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.46, 5,905.40 and 2,510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.46, 5,905.40 and 2,510.94 is: 3,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.46 : 5,905.40 = 2,510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.46/5,905.40 = 2,510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.46x = 5,905.40 × 2,510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.46x = 14,828,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,105.08/4,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.95

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