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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.92, 5,022.66 and 1,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.92, 5,022.66 and 1,599.62 is: 2,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.92 : 5,022.66 = 1,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.92/5,022.66 = 1,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.92x = 5,022.66 × 1,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.92x = 8,034,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,347.39/3,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.22

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