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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.64, 3,600.99 and 1,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.64, 3,600.99 and 1,227.33 is: 1,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.64 : 3,600.99 = 1,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.64/3,600.99 = 1,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.64x = 3,600.99 × 1,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.64x = 4,419,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,603.06/2,400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.01

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