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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.41, 5,029.07 and 2,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.41, 5,029.07 and 2,424.52 is: 3,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.41 : 5,029.07 = 2,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.41/5,029.07 = 2,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.41x = 5,029.07 × 2,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.41x = 12,193,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,056.10/3,355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.85

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