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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.92, 5,035.48 and 1,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.92, 5,035.48 and 1,602.11 is: 2,403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.92 : 5,035.48 = 1,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.92/5,035.48 = 1,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.92x = 5,035.48 × 1,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.92x = 8,067,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,373.12/3,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.21

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