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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.50, 3,599.25 and 937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.50, 3,599.25 and 937.62 is: 1,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.50 : 3,599.25 = 937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.50/3,599.25 = 937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.50x = 3,599.25 × 937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.50x = 3,374,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,724.10/2,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.43

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