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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.17, 3,599.24 and 1,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.17, 3,599.24 and 1,012.51 is: 1,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.17 : 3,599.24 = 1,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.17/3,599.24 = 1,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.17x = 3,599.24 × 1,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.17x = 3,644,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,248.50/2,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.97

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