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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.76, 3,373.92 and 1,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.76, 3,373.92 and 1,599.32 is: 2,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.76 : 3,373.92 = 1,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.76/3,373.92 = 1,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.76x = 3,373.92 × 1,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.76x = 5,395,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,977.73/2,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.34

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