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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.15, 6,086.21 and 2,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.15, 6,086.21 and 2,641.72 is: 3,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.15 : 6,086.21 = 2,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.15/6,086.21 = 2,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.15x = 6,086.21 × 2,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.15x = 16,078,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,078,062.68/4,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.70

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