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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.36, 3,912.90 and 2,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.36, 3,912.90 and 2,399.41 is: 3,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.36 : 3,912.90 = 2,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.36/3,912.90 = 2,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.36x = 3,912.90 × 2,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.36x = 9,388,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,651.39/2,602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.75

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