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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.38, 5,910.26 and 2,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.38, 5,910.26 and 2,514.34 is: 3,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.38 : 5,910.26 = 2,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.38/5,910.26 = 2,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.38x = 5,910.26 × 2,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.38x = 14,860,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860,403.13/4,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.32

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