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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.09, 3,567.40 and 1,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.09, 3,567.40 and 1,599.15 is: 2,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.09 : 3,567.40 = 1,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.09/3,567.40 = 1,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.09x = 3,567.40 × 1,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.09x = 5,704,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,799.71/2,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.88

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