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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.07, 6,260.13 and 2,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.07, 6,260.13 and 2,421.36 is: 3,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.07 : 6,260.13 = 2,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.07/6,260.13 = 2,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.07x = 6,260.13 × 2,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.07x = 15,158,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,028.38/4,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.26

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