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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.70, 5,890.66 and 2,500.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.70, 5,890.66 and 2,500.27 is: 3,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.70 : 5,890.66 = 2,500.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.70/5,890.66 = 2,500.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.70x = 5,890.66 × 2,500.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.70x = 14,728,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,219.50/4,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.28

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