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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.42, 6,086.55 and 2,421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.42, 6,086.55 and 2,421.05 is: 3,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.42 : 6,086.55 = 2,421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.42/6,086.55 = 2,421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.42x = 6,086.55 × 2,421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.42x = 14,735,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,811.44/4,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.14

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