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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.70, 5,399.55 and 1,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.70, 5,399.55 and 1,519.16 is: 2,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.70 : 5,399.55 = 1,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.70/5,399.55 = 1,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.70x = 5,399.55 × 1,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.70x = 8,202,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,753.38/3,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.37

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