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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.44, 5,890.46 and 2,476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.44, 5,890.46 and 2,476.27 is: 3,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.44 : 5,890.46 = 2,476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.44/5,890.46 = 2,476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.44x = 5,890.46 × 2,476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.44x = 14,586,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586,369.38/4,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.26

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