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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.20, 6,086.42 and 2,521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.20, 6,086.42 and 2,521.86 is: 3,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.20 : 6,086.42 = 2,521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.20/6,086.42 = 2,521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.20x = 6,086.42 × 2,521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.20x = 15,349,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,083.19/4,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.36

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