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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.63, 3,308.87 and 1,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.63, 3,308.87 and 1,599.58 is: 2,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.63 : 3,308.87 = 1,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.63/3,308.87 = 1,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.63x = 3,308.87 × 1,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.63x = 5,292,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,777.73/2,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.50

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