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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.55, 3,600.63 and 919.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.55, 3,600.63 and 919.77 is: 1,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.55 : 3,600.63 = 919.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.55/3,600.63 = 919.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.55x = 3,600.63 × 919.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.55x = 3,311,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,751.46/2,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.16

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