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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.99, 3,601.08 and 1,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.99, 3,601.08 and 1,705.55 is: 2,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.99 : 3,601.08 = 1,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.99/3,601.08 = 1,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.99x = 3,601.08 × 1,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.99x = 6,141,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141,803.99/2,400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.03

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