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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.70, 3,593.96 and 2,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.70, 3,593.96 and 2,316.55 is: 3,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.70 : 3,593.96 = 2,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.70/3,593.96 = 2,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.70x = 3,593.96 × 2,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.70x = 8,325,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,588.04/2,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.44

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