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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,491.04, 6,729.64 and 2,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,491.04, 6,729.64 and 2,411.32 is: 3,613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,491.04 : 6,729.64 = 2,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,491.04/6,729.64 = 2,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,491.04x = 6,729.64 × 2,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,491.04x = 16,227,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227,315.52/4,491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.26

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