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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.81, 6,086.89 and 2,421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.81, 6,086.89 and 2,421.41 is: 3,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.81 : 6,086.89 = 2,421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.81/6,086.89 = 2,421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.81x = 6,086.89 × 2,421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.81x = 14,738,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,819.83/4,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.52

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