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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.94, 4,995.45 and 1,598.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.94, 4,995.45 and 1,598.58 is: 2,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.94 : 4,995.45 = 1,598.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.94/4,995.45 = 1,598.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.94x = 4,995.45 × 1,598.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.94x = 7,985,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,626.46/3,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.13

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