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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.95, 6,087.17 and 2,421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.95, 6,087.17 and 2,421.47 is: 3,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.95 : 6,087.17 = 2,421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.95/6,087.17 = 2,421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.95x = 6,087.17 × 2,421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.95x = 14,739,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,920.81/4,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.67

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