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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.93, 3,921.90 and 1,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.93, 3,921.90 and 1,599.93 is: 2,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.93 : 3,921.90 = 1,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.93/3,921.90 = 1,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.93x = 3,921.90 × 1,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.93x = 6,274,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,765.47/2,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.92

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