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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.49, 3,312.23 and 1,875.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.49, 3,312.23 and 1,875.69 is: 2,589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.49 : 3,312.23 = 1,875.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.49/3,312.23 = 1,875.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.49x = 3,312.23 × 1,875.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.49x = 6,212,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,707.31/2,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.18

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