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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.84, 5,049.68 and 2,401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.84, 5,049.68 and 2,401.97 is: 3,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.84 : 5,049.68 = 2,401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.84/5,049.68 = 2,401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.84x = 5,049.68 × 2,401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.84x = 12,129,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,142.61/3,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.21

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