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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.16, 5,890.24 and 2,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.16, 5,890.24 and 2,499.52 is: 3,449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.16 : 5,890.24 = 2,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.16/5,890.24 = 2,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.16x = 5,890.24 × 2,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.16x = 14,722,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,772.68/4,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.44

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