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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.22, 3,944.57 and 1,599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.22, 3,944.57 and 1,599.37 is: 2,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.22 : 3,944.57 = 1,599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.22/3,944.57 = 1,599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.22x = 3,944.57 × 1,599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.22x = 6,308,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308,809.06/2,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.25

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