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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.32, 3,600.88 and 839.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.32, 3,600.88 and 839.86 is: 1,259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.32 : 3,600.88 = 839.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.32/3,600.88 = 839.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.32x = 3,600.88 × 839.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.32x = 3,024,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,235.08/2,400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.93

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