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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.88, 6,634.62 and 2,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.88, 6,634.62 and 2,341.32 is: 3,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.88 : 6,634.62 = 2,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.88/6,634.62 = 2,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.88x = 6,634.62 × 2,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.88x = 15,533,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,768.50/4,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.93

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