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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.21, 6,046.58 and 2,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.21, 6,046.58 and 2,441.11 is: 3,369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.21 : 6,046.58 = 2,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.21/6,046.58 = 2,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.21x = 6,046.58 × 2,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.21x = 14,760,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760,366.90/4,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.02

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