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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.63, 3,311.48 and 1,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.63, 3,311.48 and 1,351.69 is: 1,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.63 : 3,311.48 = 1,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.63/3,311.48 = 1,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.63x = 3,311.48 × 1,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.63x = 4,476,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,089.50/2,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.33

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