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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.60, 3,312.59 and 2,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.60, 3,312.59 and 2,224.23 is: 3,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.60 : 3,312.59 = 2,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.60/3,312.59 = 2,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.60x = 3,312.59 × 2,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.60x = 7,367,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367,950.93/2,400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.21

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