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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.72, 3,600.06 and 1,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.72, 3,600.06 and 1,013.06 is: 1,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.72 : 3,600.06 = 1,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.72/3,600.06 = 1,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.72x = 3,600.06 × 1,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.72x = 3,647,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,058.78/2,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.79

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