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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.98, 3,080.91 and 1,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.98, 3,080.91 and 1,598.10 is: 2,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.98 : 3,080.91 = 1,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.98/3,080.91 = 1,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.98x = 3,080.91 × 1,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.98x = 4,923,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,602.27/2,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.96

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