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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.80, 3,599.76 and 938.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.80, 3,599.76 and 938.21 is: 1,406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.80 : 3,599.76 = 938.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.80/3,599.76 = 938.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.80x = 3,599.76 × 938.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.80x = 3,377,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,330.83/2,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.75

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