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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.80, 6,070.14 and 2,510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.80, 6,070.14 and 2,510.42 is: 3,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.80 : 6,070.14 = 2,510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.80/6,070.14 = 2,510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.80x = 6,070.14 × 2,510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.80x = 15,238,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,600.86/4,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.26

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