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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.52, 3,600.96 and 1,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.52, 3,600.96 and 1,101.84 is: 1,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.52 : 3,600.96 = 1,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.52/3,600.96 = 1,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.52x = 3,600.96 × 1,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.52x = 3,967,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,681.77/2,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.53

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