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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.41, 5,901.36 and 2,413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.41, 5,901.36 and 2,413.41 is: 3,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.41 : 5,901.36 = 2,413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.41/5,901.36 = 2,413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.41x = 5,901.36 × 2,413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.41x = 14,242,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,401.24/4,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.46

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