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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.48, 4,738.87 and 1,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.48, 4,738.87 and 1,598.12 is: 2,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.48 : 4,738.87 = 1,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.48/4,738.87 = 1,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.48x = 4,738.87 × 1,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.48x = 7,573,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,282.92/3,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.73

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