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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.99, 4,414.30 and 2,399.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.99, 4,414.30 and 2,399.77 is: 3,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.99 : 4,414.30 = 2,399.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.99/4,414.30 = 2,399.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.99x = 4,414.30 × 2,399.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.99x = 10,593,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,304.71/2,951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.53

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