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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.24, 3,599.14 and 1,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.24, 3,599.14 and 1,100.60 is: 1,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.24 : 3,599.14 = 1,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.24/3,599.14 = 1,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.24x = 3,599.14 × 1,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.24x = 3,961,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,213.48/2,400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.34

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