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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.06, 3,597.99 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.06, 3,597.99 and 1,229.30 is: 1,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.06 : 3,597.99 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.06/3,597.99 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.06x = 3,597.99 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.06x = 4,422,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,991.12/2,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.87

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