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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.39, 5,890.35 and 2,379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.39, 5,890.35 and 2,379.95 is: 3,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.39 : 5,890.35 = 2,379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.39/5,890.35 = 2,379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.39x = 5,890.35 × 2,379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.39x = 14,018,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,738.48/4,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.32

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