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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.83, 6,087.05 and 2,421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.83, 6,087.05 and 2,421.53 is: 3,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.83 : 6,087.05 = 2,421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.83/6,087.05 = 2,421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.83x = 6,087.05 × 2,421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.83x = 14,739,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,963.55/4,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.76

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