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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.95, 5,891.15 and 2,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.95, 5,891.15 and 2,380.48 is: 3,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.95 : 5,891.15 = 2,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.95/5,891.15 = 2,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.95x = 5,891.15 × 2,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.95x = 14,023,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,723.39/4,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.06

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