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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.69, 6,783.55 and 2,441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.69, 6,783.55 and 2,441.65 is: 3,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.69 : 6,783.55 = 2,441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.69/6,783.55 = 2,441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.69x = 6,783.55 × 2,441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.69x = 16,563,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,563,054.86/4,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.02

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