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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.59, 4,865.14 and 1,599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.59, 4,865.14 and 1,599.67 is: 2,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.59 : 4,865.14 = 1,599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.59/4,865.14 = 1,599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.59x = 4,865.14 × 1,599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.59x = 7,782,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,618.50/3,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.91

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