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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.78, 4,862.33 and 1,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.78, 4,862.33 and 1,598.50 is: 2,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.78 : 4,862.33 = 1,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.78/4,862.33 = 1,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.78x = 4,862.33 × 1,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.78x = 7,772,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,402.20/3,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.31

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