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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.73, 3,597.28 and 1,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.73, 3,597.28 and 1,230.28 is: 1,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.73 : 3,597.28 = 1,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.73/3,597.28 = 1,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.73x = 3,597.28 × 1,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.73x = 4,425,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,661.64/2,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.23

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