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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.56, 3,311.45 and 1,322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.56, 3,311.45 and 1,322.87 is: 1,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.56 : 3,311.45 = 1,322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.56/3,311.45 = 1,322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.56x = 3,311.45 × 1,322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.56x = 4,380,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,594.69/2,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.59

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