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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.40, 5,890.33 and 2,380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.40, 5,890.33 and 2,380.06 is: 3,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.40 : 5,890.33 = 2,380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.40/5,890.33 = 2,380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.40x = 5,890.33 × 2,380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.40x = 14,019,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,318.14/4,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.44

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