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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.65, 4,994.19 and 1,599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.65, 4,994.19 and 1,599.33 is: 2,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.65 : 4,994.19 = 1,599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.65/4,994.19 = 1,599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.65x = 4,994.19 × 1,599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.65x = 7,987,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,357.89/3,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.42

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