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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.13, 3,310.94 and 1,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.13, 3,310.94 and 1,601.08 is: 2,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.13 : 3,310.94 = 1,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.13/3,310.94 = 1,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.13x = 3,310.94 × 1,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.13x = 5,301,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,079.82/2,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.58

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