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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.92, 7,091.58 and 2,510.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.92, 7,091.58 and 2,510.29 is: 3,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.92 : 7,091.58 = 2,510.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.92/7,091.58 = 2,510.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.92x = 7,091.58 × 2,510.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.92x = 17,801,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,922.36/4,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.09

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