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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.62, 5,910.06 and 2,514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.62, 5,910.06 and 2,514.79 is: 3,470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.62 : 5,910.06 = 2,514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.62/5,910.06 = 2,514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.62x = 5,910.06 × 2,514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.62x = 14,862,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,559.79/4,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.44

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