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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.46, 3,274.65 and 1,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.46, 3,274.65 and 1,598.02 is: 2,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.46 : 3,274.65 = 1,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.46/3,274.65 = 1,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.46x = 3,274.65 × 1,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.46x = 5,232,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,956.19/2,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.73

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