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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.36, 3,551.76 and 1,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.36, 3,551.76 and 1,599.20 is: 2,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.36 : 3,551.76 = 1,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.36/3,551.76 = 1,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.36x = 3,551.76 × 1,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.36x = 5,679,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,974.59/2,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.35

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