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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.19, 3,301.34 and 2,384.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.19, 3,301.34 and 2,384.07 is: 3,280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.19 : 3,301.34 = 2,384.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.19/3,301.34 = 2,384.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.19x = 3,301.34 × 2,384.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.19x = 7,870,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,613.73/2,399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.53

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