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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.66, 6,366.54 and 2,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.66, 6,366.54 and 2,601.41 is: 3,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.66 : 6,366.54 = 2,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.66/6,366.54 = 2,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.66x = 6,366.54 × 2,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.66x = 16,561,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,561,980.82/4,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.60

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