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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.56, 6,086.70 and 2,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.56, 6,086.70 and 2,421.24 is: 3,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.56 : 6,086.70 = 2,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.56/6,086.70 = 2,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.56x = 6,086.70 × 2,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.56x = 14,737,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,361.51/4,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.38

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