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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.20, 3,660.62 and 1,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.20, 3,660.62 and 1,399.70 is: 2,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.20 : 3,660.62 = 1,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.20/3,660.62 = 1,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.20x = 3,660.62 × 1,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.20x = 5,123,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,744.51/2,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.59

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