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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.46, 2,696.44 and 1,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.46, 2,696.44 and 1,598.71 is: 2,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.46 : 2,696.44 = 1,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.46/2,696.44 = 1,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.46x = 2,696.44 × 1,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.46x = 4,310,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,825.59/1,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.51

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