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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.94, 3,599.94 and 839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.94, 3,599.94 and 839.94 is: 1,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.94 : 3,599.94 = 839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.94/3,599.94 = 839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.94x = 3,599.94 × 839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.94x = 3,023,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,733.60/2,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.92

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