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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.05, 4,042.58 and 1,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.05, 4,042.58 and 1,598.81 is: 2,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.05 : 4,042.58 = 1,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.05/4,042.58 = 1,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.05x = 4,042.58 × 1,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.05x = 6,463,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,336.72/2,695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.23

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