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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.95, 4,859.69 and 1,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.95, 4,859.69 and 1,599.68 is: 2,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.95 : 4,859.69 = 1,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.95/4,859.69 = 1,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.95x = 4,859.69 × 1,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.95x = 7,773,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,916.60/3,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.91

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