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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,269.80, 5,891.28 and 2,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,269.80, 5,891.28 and 2,406.80 is: 3,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,269.80 : 5,891.28 = 2,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,269.80/5,891.28 = 2,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,269.80x = 5,891.28 × 2,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,269.80x = 14,179,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,132.70/4,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.80

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