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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.60, 6,269.90 and 2,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.60, 6,269.90 and 2,421.80 is: 3,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.60 : 6,269.90 = 2,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.60/6,269.90 = 2,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.60x = 6,269.90 × 2,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.60x = 15,184,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,443.82/4,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.12

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