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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.96, 3,311.93 and 1,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.96, 3,311.93 and 1,337.72 is: 1,846.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.96 : 3,311.93 = 1,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.96/3,311.93 = 1,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.96x = 3,311.93 × 1,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.96x = 4,430,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,411.75/2,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.04

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