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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.24, 3,604.94 and 2,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.24, 3,604.94 and 2,302.04 is: 3,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.24 : 3,604.94 = 2,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.24/3,604.94 = 2,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.24x = 3,604.94 × 2,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.24x = 8,298,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,686.54/2,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.89

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