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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.30, 4,742.22 and 1,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.30, 4,742.22 and 1,599.18 is: 2,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.30 : 4,742.22 = 1,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.30/4,742.22 = 1,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.30x = 4,742.22 × 1,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.30x = 7,583,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,663.38/3,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.15

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