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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.49, 3,311.26 and 1,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.49, 3,311.26 and 1,351.56 is: 1,865.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.49 : 3,311.26 = 1,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.49/3,311.26 = 1,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.49x = 3,311.26 × 1,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.49x = 4,475,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,350.77/2,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.12

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