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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.37, 5,890.38 and 2,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.37, 5,890.38 and 2,380.08 is: 3,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.37 : 5,890.38 = 2,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.37/5,890.38 = 2,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.37x = 5,890.38 × 2,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.37x = 14,019,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,575.63/4,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.53

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