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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.99, 3,751.57 and 1,599.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.99, 3,751.57 and 1,599.29 is: 2,207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.99 : 3,751.57 = 1,599.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.99/3,751.57 = 1,599.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.99x = 3,751.57 × 1,599.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.99x = 5,999,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,861.52/2,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.46

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