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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.58, 3,944.46 and 1,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.58, 3,944.46 and 1,599.51 is: 2,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.58 : 3,944.46 = 1,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.58/3,944.46 = 1,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.58x = 3,944.46 × 1,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.58x = 6,309,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,309,203.21/2,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.11

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