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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.24, 3,968.17 and 1,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.24, 3,968.17 and 1,599.25 is: 2,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.24 : 3,968.17 = 1,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.24/3,968.17 = 1,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.24x = 3,968.17 × 1,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.24x = 6,346,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,100.55/2,875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.15

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