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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.99, 3,600.48 and 1,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.99, 3,600.48 and 1,013.33 is: 1,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.99 : 3,600.48 = 1,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.99/3,600.48 = 1,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.99x = 3,600.48 × 1,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.99x = 3,648,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,469.33/2,399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.21

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