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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.26, 6,086.24 and 2,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.26, 6,086.24 and 2,421 is: 3,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.26 : 6,086.24 = 2,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.26/6,086.24 = 2,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.26x = 6,086.24 × 2,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.26x = 14,734,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,734,774.94/4,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.02

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