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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.50, 5,009.94 and 2,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.50, 5,009.94 and 2,405.02 is: 3,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.50 : 5,009.94 = 2,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.50/5,009.94 = 2,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.50x = 5,009.94 × 2,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.50x = 12,049,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049,005.90/3,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.87

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