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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.08, 3,310.86 and 1,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.08, 3,310.86 and 1,351.24 is: 1,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.08 : 3,310.86 = 1,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.08/3,310.86 = 1,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.08x = 3,310.86 × 1,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.08x = 4,473,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,766.47/2,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.78

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