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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.15, 5,910.77 and 2,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.15, 5,910.77 and 2,514.78 is: 3,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.15 : 5,910.77 = 2,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.15/5,910.77 = 2,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.15x = 5,910.77 × 2,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.15x = 14,864,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864,292.47/4,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.42

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