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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.41, 7,411.91 and 2,166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.41, 7,411.91 and 2,166.55 is: 3,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.41 : 7,411.91 = 2,166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.41/7,411.91 = 2,166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.41x = 7,411.91 × 2,166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.41x = 16,058,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,244.25/4,941.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.73

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