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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.78, 3,311.61 and 1,351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.78, 3,311.61 and 1,351.82 is: 1,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.78 : 3,311.61 = 1,351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.78/3,311.61 = 1,351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.78x = 3,311.61 × 1,351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.78x = 4,476,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,700.63/2,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.46

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