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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.46, 4,864.51 and 1,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.46, 4,864.51 and 1,598.55 is: 2,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.46 : 4,864.51 = 1,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.46/4,864.51 = 1,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.46x = 4,864.51 × 1,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.46x = 7,776,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,162.46/3,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.01

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