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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.68, 3,598.55 and 919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.68, 3,598.55 and 919.50 is: 1,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.68 : 3,598.55 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.68/3,598.55 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.68x = 3,598.55 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.68x = 3,308,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,853.13/2,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.30

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