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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.16, 3,647.50 and 1,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.16, 3,647.50 and 1,599.19 is: 2,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.16 : 3,647.50 = 1,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.16/3,647.50 = 1,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.16x = 3,647.50 × 1,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.16x = 5,833,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,032.41/2,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.29

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