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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.86, 3,601.41 and 938.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.86, 3,601.41 and 938.83 is: 1,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.86 : 3,601.41 = 938.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.86/3,601.41 = 938.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.86x = 3,601.41 × 938.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.86x = 3,381,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,111.75/2,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.88

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