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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.41, 6,616.91 and 2,072.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.41, 6,616.91 and 2,072.21 is: 3,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.41 : 6,616.91 = 2,072.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.41/6,616.91 = 2,072.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.41x = 6,616.91 × 2,072.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.41x = 13,711,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711,627.07/4,413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.81

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