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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.19, 5,889.33 and 2,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.19, 5,889.33 and 2,499.84 is: 3,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.19 : 5,889.33 = 2,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.19/5,889.33 = 2,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.19x = 5,889.33 × 2,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.19x = 14,722,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,382.71/4,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.33

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