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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.88, 5,890.68 and 2,380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.88, 5,890.68 and 2,380.32 is: 3,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.88 : 5,890.68 = 2,380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.88/5,890.68 = 2,380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.88x = 5,890.68 × 2,380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.88x = 14,021,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,703.42/4,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.63

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