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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.51, 5,910.29 and 2,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.51, 5,910.29 and 2,514.08 is: 3,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.51 : 5,910.29 = 2,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.51/5,910.29 = 2,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.51x = 5,910.29 × 2,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.51x = 14,858,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,941.88/4,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.68

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