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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.34, 5,042.92 and 1,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.34, 5,042.92 and 1,608.28 is: 2,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.34 : 5,042.92 = 1,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.34/5,042.92 = 1,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.34x = 5,042.92 × 1,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.34x = 8,110,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,427.38/3,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.42

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