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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.29, 5,041.58 and 1,605.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.29, 5,041.58 and 1,605.83 is: 2,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.29 : 5,041.58 = 1,605.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.29/5,041.58 = 1,605.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.29x = 5,041.58 × 1,605.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.29x = 8,095,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,887.17/3,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.29

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