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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.64, 4,862.94 and 1,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.64, 4,862.94 and 1,598.29 is: 2,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.64 : 4,862.94 = 1,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.64/4,862.94 = 1,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.64x = 4,862.94 × 1,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.64x = 7,772,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,376.22/3,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.67

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