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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.73, 3,311.70 and 1,405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.73, 3,311.70 and 1,405.05 is: 1,939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.73 : 3,311.70 = 1,405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.73/3,311.70 = 1,405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.73x = 3,311.70 × 1,405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.73x = 4,653,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,104.09/2,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.01

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