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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.67, 5,541.30 and 2,421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.67, 5,541.30 and 2,421.99 is: 3,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.67 : 5,541.30 = 2,421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.67/5,541.30 = 2,421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.67x = 5,541.30 × 2,421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.67x = 13,420,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420,973.19/4,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.15

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