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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.21, 6,086.25 and 2,521.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.21, 6,086.25 and 2,521.79 is: 3,480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.21 : 6,086.25 = 2,521.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.21/6,086.25 = 2,521.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.21x = 6,086.25 × 2,521.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.21x = 15,348,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,201.35/4,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.16

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