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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.06, 3,921.21 and 1,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.06, 3,921.21 and 1,599.06 is: 2,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.06 : 3,921.21 = 1,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.06/3,921.21 = 1,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.06x = 3,921.21 × 1,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.06x = 6,270,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,250.06/2,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.01

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