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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.33, 3,601.04 and 939.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.33, 3,601.04 and 939.51 is: 1,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.33 : 3,601.04 = 939.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.33/3,601.04 = 939.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.33x = 3,601.04 × 939.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.33x = 3,383,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,213.09/2,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.07

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