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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.52, 5,004.99 and 1,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.52, 5,004.99 and 1,606.50 is: 2,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.52 : 5,004.99 = 1,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.52/5,004.99 = 1,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.52x = 5,004.99 × 1,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.52x = 8,040,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,516.44/3,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.25

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