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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.34, 6,727.21 and 2,405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.34, 6,727.21 and 2,405.41 is: 3,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.34 : 6,727.21 = 2,405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.34/6,727.21 = 2,405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.34x = 6,727.21 × 2,405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.34x = 16,181,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,675.37/4,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.90

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