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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.39, 4,862.56 and 1,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.39, 4,862.56 and 1,598.04 is: 2,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.39 : 4,862.56 = 1,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.39/4,862.56 = 1,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.39x = 4,862.56 × 1,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.39x = 7,770,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,565.38/3,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.29

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