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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.82, 3,310.61 and 1,404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.82, 3,310.61 and 1,404.48 is: 1,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.82 : 3,310.61 = 1,404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.82/3,310.61 = 1,404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.82x = 3,310.61 × 1,404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.82x = 4,649,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,680.77/2,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.52

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