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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.83, 3,311.76 and 1,351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.83, 3,311.76 and 1,351.89 is: 1,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.83 : 3,311.76 = 1,351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.83/3,311.76 = 1,351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.83x = 3,311.76 × 1,351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.83x = 4,477,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,135.23/2,399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.61

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