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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.80, 5,910.66 and 2,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.80, 5,910.66 and 2,514.33 is: 3,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.80 : 5,910.66 = 2,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.80/5,910.66 = 2,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.80x = 5,910.66 × 2,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.80x = 14,861,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,349.76/4,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.01

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