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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.49, 5,890.32 and 2,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.49, 5,890.32 and 2,380.14 is: 3,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.49 : 5,890.32 = 2,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.49/5,890.32 = 2,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.49x = 5,890.32 × 2,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.49x = 14,019,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,786.24/4,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.48

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