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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.77, 5,910.66 and 2,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.77, 5,910.66 and 2,514.96 is: 3,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.77 : 5,910.66 = 2,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.77/5,910.66 = 2,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.77x = 5,910.66 × 2,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.77x = 14,865,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865,073.47/4,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.90

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