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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.21, 4,859.82 and 1,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.21, 4,859.82 and 1,596.30 is: 2,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.21 : 4,859.82 = 1,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.21/4,859.82 = 1,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.21x = 4,859.82 × 1,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.21x = 7,757,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,730.67/3,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.21

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