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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.95, 6,087.33 and 2,421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.95, 6,087.33 and 2,421.49 is: 3,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.95 : 6,087.33 = 2,421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.95/6,087.33 = 2,421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.95x = 6,087.33 × 2,421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.95x = 14,740,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740,393.50/4,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.77

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