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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.81, 5,054.25 and 2,404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.81, 5,054.25 and 2,404.09 is: 3,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.81 : 5,054.25 = 2,404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.81/5,054.25 = 2,404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.81x = 5,054.25 × 2,404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.81x = 12,150,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150,871.88/3,660.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.18

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