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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.82, 5,891.32 and 2,380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.82, 5,891.32 and 2,380.15 is: 3,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.82 : 5,891.32 = 2,380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.82/5,891.32 = 2,380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.82x = 5,891.32 × 2,380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.82x = 14,022,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,195.84/4,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.80

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