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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.47, 4,858.56 and 1,599.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.47, 4,858.56 and 1,599.17 is: 2,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.47 : 4,858.56 = 1,599.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.47/4,858.56 = 1,599.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.47x = 4,858.56 × 1,599.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.47x = 7,769,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,648.27/3,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.95

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