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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.80, 5,890.84 and 2,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.80, 5,890.84 and 2,405.80 is: 3,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.80 : 5,890.84 = 2,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.80/5,890.84 = 2,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.80x = 5,890.84 × 2,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.80x = 14,172,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,182.87/4,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.95

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