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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.01, 6,391.55 and 2,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.01, 6,391.55 and 2,411.74 is: 3,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.01 : 6,391.55 = 2,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.01/6,391.55 = 2,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.01x = 6,391.55 × 2,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.01x = 15,414,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,756.80/4,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.03

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