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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.07, 3,599.96 and 1,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.07, 3,599.96 and 1,231.08 is: 1,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.07 : 3,599.96 = 1,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.07/3,599.96 = 1,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.07x = 3,599.96 × 1,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.07x = 4,431,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,814.60/2,402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.00

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