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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.42, 3,119.88 and 1,599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.42, 3,119.88 and 1,599.22 is: 2,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.42 : 3,119.88 = 1,599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.42/3,119.88 = 1,599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.42x = 3,119.88 × 1,599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.42x = 4,989,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,374.49/2,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.35

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