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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.96, 5,891.30 and 2,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.96, 5,891.30 and 2,380.44 is: 3,285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.96 : 5,891.30 = 2,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.96/5,891.30 = 2,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.96x = 5,891.30 × 2,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.96x = 14,023,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,886.17/4,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.08

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