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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,061.08 and 1,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,061.08 and 1,598.16 is: 2,207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,061.08 = 1,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,061.08 = 1,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,061.08 × 1,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 4,892,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,095.61/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.70

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