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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.67, 3,310.75 and 1,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.67, 3,310.75 and 1,404.24 is: 1,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.67 : 3,310.75 = 1,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.67/3,310.75 = 1,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.67x = 3,310.75 × 1,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.67x = 4,649,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,087.58/2,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.39

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