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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.91, 6,611.97 and 2,331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.91, 6,611.97 and 2,331.42 is: 3,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.91 : 6,611.97 = 2,331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.91/6,611.97 = 2,331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.91x = 6,611.97 × 2,331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.91x = 15,415,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415,279.10/4,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.01

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