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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.67, 3,594.89 and 1,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.67, 3,594.89 and 1,472.52 is: 2,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.67 : 3,594.89 = 1,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.67/3,594.89 = 1,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.67x = 3,594.89 × 1,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.67x = 5,293,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293,547.42/2,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.95

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