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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.04, 5,890.44 and 2,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.04, 5,890.44 and 2,499.62 is: 3,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.04 : 5,890.44 = 2,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.04/5,890.44 = 2,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.04x = 5,890.44 × 2,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.04x = 14,723,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,861.63/4,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.79

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