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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.33, 3,593.77 and 1,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.33, 3,593.77 and 1,301.38 is: 1,949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.33 : 3,593.77 = 1,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.33/3,593.77 = 1,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.33x = 3,593.77 × 1,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.33x = 4,676,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,860.40/2,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.24

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