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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.85, 3,599.95 and 839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.85, 3,599.95 and 839.68 is: 1,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.85 : 3,599.95 = 839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.85/3,599.95 = 839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.85x = 3,599.95 × 839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.85x = 3,022,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,806.02/2,399.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.58

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