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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.21, 6,049.55 and 2,521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.21, 6,049.55 and 2,521.13 is: 3,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.21 : 6,049.55 = 2,521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.21/6,049.55 = 2,521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.21x = 6,049.55 × 2,521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.21x = 15,251,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,678.05/4,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.99

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