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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.36, 3,599.52 and 860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.36, 3,599.52 and 860.48 is: 1,290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.36 : 3,599.52 = 860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.36/3,599.52 = 860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.36x = 3,599.52 × 860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.36x = 3,097,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,314.97/2,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.89

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