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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.30, 6,071.72 and 2,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.30, 6,071.72 and 2,510.88 is: 3,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.30 : 6,071.72 = 2,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.30/6,071.72 = 2,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.30x = 6,071.72 × 2,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.30x = 15,245,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,360.31/4,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.41

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