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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.25, 6,571.74 and 2,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.25, 6,571.74 and 2,411.28 is: 3,613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.25 : 6,571.74 = 2,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.25/6,571.74 = 2,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.25x = 6,571.74 × 2,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.25x = 15,846,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,846,305.23/4,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.55

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