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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.01, 3,598.52 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.01, 3,598.52 and 937.44 is: 1,405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.01 : 3,598.52 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.01/3,598.52 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.01x = 3,598.52 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.01x = 3,373,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,396.59/2,400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.58

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