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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.06, 3,310.54 and 1,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.06, 3,310.54 and 1,404.28 is: 1,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.06 : 3,310.54 = 1,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.06/3,310.54 = 1,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.06x = 3,310.54 × 1,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.06x = 4,648,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,925.11/2,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.81

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