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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.41, 5,026.38 and 1,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.41, 5,026.38 and 1,602.11 is: 2,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.41 : 5,026.38 = 1,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.41/5,026.38 = 1,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.41x = 5,026.38 × 1,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.41x = 8,052,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,788.53/3,355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.94

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