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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.77, 3,089.55 and 1,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.77, 3,089.55 and 1,599.15 is: 2,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.77 : 3,089.55 = 1,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.77/3,089.55 = 1,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.77x = 3,089.55 × 1,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.77x = 4,940,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,653.88/2,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.16

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