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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.79, 6,101.95 and 2,405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.79, 6,101.95 and 2,405.18 is: 3,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.79 : 6,101.95 = 2,405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.79/6,101.95 = 2,405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.79x = 6,101.95 × 2,405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.79x = 14,676,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,257.59/4,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.08

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