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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.65, 5,891.28 and 2,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.65, 5,891.28 and 2,499.91 is: 3,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.65 : 5,891.28 = 2,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.65/5,891.28 = 2,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.65x = 5,891.28 × 2,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.65x = 14,727,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727,669.78/4,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.19

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