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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.61, 6,102.41 and 2,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.61, 6,102.41 and 2,854.26 is: 3,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.61 : 6,102.41 = 2,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.61/6,102.41 = 2,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.61x = 6,102.41 × 2,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.61x = 17,417,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417,850.50/4,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.26

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