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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.94, 5,890.23 and 2,379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.94, 5,890.23 and 2,379.69 is: 3,284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.94 : 5,890.23 = 2,379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.94/5,890.23 = 2,379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.94x = 5,890.23 × 2,379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.94x = 14,016,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,921.43/4,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.24

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