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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.63, 4,037.40 and 1,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.63, 4,037.40 and 1,599.27 is: 2,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.63 : 4,037.40 = 1,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.63/4,037.40 = 1,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.63x = 4,037.40 × 1,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.63x = 6,456,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,892.70/2,925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.01

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