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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.27, 3,600.30 and 1,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.27, 3,600.30 and 1,012.52 is: 1,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.27 : 3,600.30 = 1,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.27/3,600.30 = 1,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.27x = 3,600.30 × 1,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.27x = 3,645,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,357.75/2,399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.36

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