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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.36, 3,304.23 and 2,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.36, 3,304.23 and 2,060.55 is: 2,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.36 : 3,304.23 = 2,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.36/3,304.23 = 2,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.36x = 3,304.23 × 2,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.36x = 6,808,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,511.01/2,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.63

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