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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.92, 3,310.98 and 1,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.92, 3,310.98 and 1,455.10 is: 2,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.92 : 3,310.98 = 1,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.92/3,310.98 = 1,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.92x = 3,310.98 × 1,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.92x = 4,817,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,807.00/2,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.49

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