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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.52, 3,599.55 and 939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.52, 3,599.55 and 939.09 is: 1,408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.52 : 3,599.55 = 939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.52/3,599.55 = 939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.52x = 3,599.55 × 939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.52x = 3,380,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,301.41/2,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.74

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