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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.06, 5,325.08 and 1,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.06, 5,325.08 and 1,599.98 is: 2,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.06 : 5,325.08 = 1,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.06/5,325.08 = 1,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.06x = 5,325.08 × 1,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.06x = 8,520,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,021.50/3,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.97

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