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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.08, 3,591.99 and 1,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.08, 3,591.99 and 1,476.22 is: 2,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.08 : 3,591.99 = 1,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.08/3,591.99 = 1,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.08x = 3,591.99 × 1,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.08x = 5,302,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,586.48/2,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.34

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