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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.61, 5,644.34 and 2,411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.61, 5,644.34 and 2,411.37 is: 3,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.61 : 5,644.34 = 2,411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.61/5,644.34 = 2,411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.61x = 5,644.34 × 2,411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.61x = 13,610,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,592.15/4,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.28

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