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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.13, 5,890.11 and 2,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.13, 5,890.11 and 2,405.13 is: 3,319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.13 : 5,890.11 = 2,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.13/5,890.11 = 2,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.13x = 5,890.11 × 2,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.13x = 14,166,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,480.26/4,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.13

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