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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.84, 4,995.12 and 1,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.84, 4,995.12 and 1,598.96 is: 2,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.84 : 4,995.12 = 1,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.84/4,995.12 = 1,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.84x = 4,995.12 × 1,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.84x = 7,986,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,997.08/3,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.61

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