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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.39, 4,867.26 and 1,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.39, 4,867.26 and 1,599.01 is: 2,398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.39 : 4,867.26 = 1,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.39/4,867.26 = 1,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.39x = 4,867.26 × 1,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.39x = 7,782,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,779.25/3,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.84

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