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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.88, 4,342.77 and 2,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.88, 4,342.77 and 2,399.58 is: 3,305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.88 : 4,342.77 = 2,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.88/4,342.77 = 2,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.88x = 4,342.77 × 2,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.88x = 10,420,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,420,824.04/3,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.18

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