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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,400.61, 6,072.65 and 2,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,400.61, 6,072.65 and 2,411.12 is: 3,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,400.61 : 6,072.65 = 2,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,400.61/6,072.65 = 2,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,400.61x = 6,072.65 × 2,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,400.61x = 14,641,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641,845.45/4,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.23

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