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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.90, 6,414.34 and 2,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.90, 6,414.34 and 2,641.66 is: 3,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.90 : 6,414.34 = 2,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.90/6,414.34 = 2,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.90x = 6,414.34 × 2,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.90x = 16,944,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944,505.40/4,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.24

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