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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.26, 3,599.39 and 1,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.26, 3,599.39 and 1,012.60 is: 1,519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.26 : 3,599.39 = 1,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.26/3,599.39 = 1,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.26x = 3,599.39 × 1,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.26x = 3,644,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,742.31/2,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.11

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