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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.75, 3,311.17 and 1,404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.75, 3,311.17 and 1,404.83 is: 1,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.75 : 3,311.17 = 1,404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.75/3,311.17 = 1,404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.75x = 3,311.17 × 1,404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.75x = 4,651,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,630.95/2,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.38

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