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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.13, 3,593.24 and 1,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.13, 3,593.24 and 1,472.89 is: 2,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.13 : 3,593.24 = 1,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.13/3,593.24 = 1,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.13x = 3,593.24 × 1,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.13x = 5,292,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,439.90/2,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.06

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