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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.53, 3,082.18 and 1,598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.53, 3,082.18 and 1,598.22 is: 2,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.53 : 3,082.18 = 1,598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.53/3,082.18 = 1,598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.53x = 3,082.18 × 1,598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.53x = 4,926,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,001.72/2,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.51

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