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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.49, 3,599.64 and 937.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.49, 3,599.64 and 937.85 is: 1,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.49 : 3,599.64 = 937.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.49/3,599.64 = 937.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.49x = 3,599.64 × 937.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.49x = 3,375,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,904.38/2,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.93

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