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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.70, 5,404.05 and 3,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.70, 5,404.05 and 3,335.40 is: 5,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.70 : 5,404.05 = 3,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.70/5,404.05 = 3,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.70x = 5,404.05 × 3,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.70x = 18,024,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024,668.37/3,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.10

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