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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.87, 5,891.01 and 2,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.87, 5,891.01 and 2,380.47 is: 3,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.87 : 5,891.01 = 2,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.87/5,891.01 = 2,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.87x = 5,891.01 × 2,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.87x = 14,023,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,406.13/4,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.04

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