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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.45, 6,086.70 and 2,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.45, 6,086.70 and 2,421.20 is: 3,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.45 : 6,086.70 = 2,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.45/6,086.70 = 2,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.45x = 6,086.70 × 2,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.45x = 14,737,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,087.61/4,410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.40

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