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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.39, 3,600.07 and 1,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.39, 3,600.07 and 1,247.71 is: 1,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.39 : 3,600.07 = 1,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.39/3,600.07 = 1,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.39x = 3,600.07 × 1,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.39x = 4,491,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,843.34/2,404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.18

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