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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.75, 5,005.82 and 2,402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.75, 5,005.82 and 2,402.27 is: 3,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.75 : 5,005.82 = 2,402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.75/5,005.82 = 2,402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.75x = 5,005.82 × 2,402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.75x = 12,025,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,331.71/3,338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.75

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