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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.21, 5,028.28 and 1,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.21, 5,028.28 and 1,598.13 is: 2,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.21 : 5,028.28 = 1,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.21/5,028.28 = 1,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.21x = 5,028.28 × 1,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.21x = 8,035,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,035,841.12/3,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.75

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