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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.66, 3,600.36 and 939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.66, 3,600.36 and 939 is: 1,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.66 : 3,600.36 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.66/3,600.36 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.66x = 3,600.36 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.66x = 3,380,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,738.04/2,400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.25

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