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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.46, 5,031.52 and 1,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.46, 5,031.52 and 1,601.57 is: 2,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.46 : 5,031.52 = 1,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.46/5,031.52 = 1,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.46x = 5,031.52 × 1,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.46x = 8,058,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,340.06/3,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.41

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