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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.58, 3,591.92 and 1,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.58, 3,591.92 and 1,301.22 is: 1,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.58 : 3,591.92 = 1,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.58/3,591.92 = 1,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.58x = 3,591.92 × 1,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.58x = 4,673,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,878.14/2,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.79

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