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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.56, 5,039.44 and 1,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.56, 5,039.44 and 1,605.28 is: 2,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.56 : 5,039.44 = 1,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.56/5,039.44 = 1,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.56x = 5,039.44 × 1,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.56x = 8,089,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089,712.24/3,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.25

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