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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.01, 3,599.66 and 1,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.01, 3,599.66 and 1,244.76 is: 1,867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.01 : 3,599.66 = 1,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.01/3,599.66 = 1,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.01x = 3,599.66 × 1,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.01x = 4,480,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,712.78/2,399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.73

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