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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.67, 3,599.37 and 839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.67, 3,599.37 and 839.07 is: 1,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.67 : 3,599.37 = 839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.67/3,599.37 = 839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.67x = 3,599.37 × 839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.67x = 3,020,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,123.39/2,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.56

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