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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.59, 3,594.24 and 1,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.59, 3,594.24 and 1,228.07 is: 1,838.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.59 : 3,594.24 = 1,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.59/3,594.24 = 1,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.59x = 3,594.24 × 1,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.59x = 4,413,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,987.30/2,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.71

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