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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.36, 6,391.20 and 2,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.36, 6,391.20 and 2,411.85 is: 3,613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.36 : 6,391.20 = 2,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.36/6,391.20 = 2,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.36x = 6,391.20 × 2,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.36x = 15,414,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,615.72/4,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.06

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