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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.98, 6,784.92 and 2,441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.98, 6,784.92 and 2,441.57 is: 3,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.98 : 6,784.92 = 2,441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.98/6,784.92 = 2,441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.98x = 6,784.92 × 2,441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.98x = 16,565,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,810.99/4,521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.40

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