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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.52, 5,054.83 and 2,405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.52, 5,054.83 and 2,405.35 is: 3,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.52 : 5,054.83 = 2,405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.52/5,054.83 = 2,405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.52x = 5,054.83 × 2,405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.52x = 12,158,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158,616.69/3,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.12

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