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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.21, 6,904.71 and 2,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.21, 6,904.71 and 2,411.51 is: 3,618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.21 : 6,904.71 = 2,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.21/6,904.71 = 2,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.21x = 6,904.71 × 2,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.21x = 16,650,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,742.69/4,601.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.78

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