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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.36, 3,492.96 and 1,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.36, 3,492.96 and 1,599.68 is: 2,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.36 : 3,492.96 = 1,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.36/3,492.96 = 1,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.36x = 3,492.96 × 1,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.36x = 5,587,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,618.25/2,531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.36

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