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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.59, 7,946.79 and 1,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.59, 7,946.79 and 1,601.13 is: 2,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.59 : 7,946.79 = 1,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.59/7,946.79 = 1,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.59x = 7,946.79 × 1,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.59x = 12,723,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,843.87/5,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.91

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