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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.02, 5,048.56 and 2,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.02, 5,048.56 and 2,401.16 is: 3,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.02 : 5,048.56 = 2,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.02/5,048.56 = 2,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.02x = 5,048.56 × 2,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.02x = 12,122,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,400.33/3,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.11

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