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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.40, 3,312.30 and 1,770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.40, 3,312.30 and 1,770.06 is: 2,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.40 : 3,312.30 = 1,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.40/3,312.30 = 1,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.40x = 3,312.30 × 1,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.40x = 5,862,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,862,969.74/2,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.51

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