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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.37, 3,944.20 and 1,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.37, 3,944.20 and 1,599.49 is: 2,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.37 : 3,944.20 = 1,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.37/3,944.20 = 1,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.37x = 3,944.20 × 1,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.37x = 6,308,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308,708.46/2,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.10

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