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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.78, 6,086.88 and 2,421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.78, 6,086.88 and 2,421.42 is: 3,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.78 : 6,086.88 = 2,421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.78/6,086.88 = 2,421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.78x = 6,086.88 × 2,421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.78x = 14,738,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,892.97/4,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.56

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