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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.25, 3,363.23 and 1,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.25, 3,363.23 and 1,599.01 is: 2,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.25 : 3,363.23 = 1,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.25/3,363.23 = 1,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.25x = 3,363.23 × 1,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.25x = 5,377,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,823.58/2,438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.61

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