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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.36, 3,552.12 and 1,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.36, 3,552.12 and 1,599.12 is: 2,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.36 : 3,552.12 = 1,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.36/3,552.12 = 1,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.36x = 3,552.12 × 1,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.36x = 5,680,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,266.13/2,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.41

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