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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.61, 5,855.40 and 2,472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.61, 5,855.40 and 2,472.93 is: 3,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.61 : 5,855.40 = 2,472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.61/5,855.40 = 2,472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.61x = 5,855.40 × 2,472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.61x = 14,479,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,994.32/4,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.80

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