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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.89, 3,425.99 and 1,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.89, 3,425.99 and 1,598.84 is: 2,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.89 : 3,425.99 = 1,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.89/3,425.99 = 1,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.89x = 3,425.99 × 1,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.89x = 5,477,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,597.57/2,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.25

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