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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.79, 5,042.33 and 1,606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.79, 5,042.33 and 1,606.33 is: 2,410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.79 : 5,042.33 = 1,606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.79/5,042.33 = 1,606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.79x = 5,042.33 × 1,606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.79x = 8,099,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,612.71/3,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.04

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