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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.51, 6,086.55 and 2,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.51, 6,086.55 and 2,421.02 is: 3,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.51 : 6,086.55 = 2,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.51/6,086.55 = 2,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.51x = 6,086.55 × 2,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.51x = 14,735,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,659.28/4,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.03

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