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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.61, 6,071.43 and 2,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.61, 6,071.43 and 2,410.12 is: 3,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.61 : 6,071.43 = 2,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.61/6,071.43 = 2,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.61x = 6,071.43 × 2,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.61x = 14,632,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,897.53/4,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.95

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