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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.55, 6,086.58 and 2,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.55, 6,086.58 and 2,421.13 is: 3,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.55 : 6,086.58 = 2,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.55/6,086.58 = 2,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.55x = 6,086.58 × 2,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.55x = 14,736,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,401.44/4,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.17

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