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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.80, 4,318.98 and 2,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.80, 4,318.98 and 2,399.80 is: 3,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.80 : 4,318.98 = 2,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.80/4,318.98 = 2,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.80x = 4,318.98 × 2,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.80x = 10,364,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364,688.20/2,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.62

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