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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.64, 3,600.88 and 1,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.64, 3,600.88 and 1,012.90 is: 1,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.64 : 3,600.88 = 1,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.64/3,600.88 = 1,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.64x = 3,600.88 × 1,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.64x = 3,647,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,331.35/2,399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.95

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