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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.86, 5,890.93 and 2,380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.86, 5,890.93 and 2,380.43 is: 3,284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.86 : 5,890.93 = 2,380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.86/5,890.93 = 2,380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.86x = 5,890.93 × 2,380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.86x = 14,022,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,946.50/4,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.94

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