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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.45, 3,308.51 and 1,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.45, 3,308.51 and 1,955.97 is: 2,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.45 : 3,308.51 = 1,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.45/3,308.51 = 1,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.45x = 3,308.51 × 1,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.45x = 6,471,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,351.19/2,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.02

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