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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.64, 6,086.80 and 2,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.64, 6,086.80 and 2,421.28 is: 3,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.64 : 6,086.80 = 2,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.64/6,086.80 = 2,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.64x = 6,086.80 × 2,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.64x = 14,737,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,847.10/4,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.43

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