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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.24, 3,916.32 and 1,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.24, 3,916.32 and 1,596 is: 2,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.24 : 3,916.32 = 1,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.24/3,916.32 = 1,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.24x = 3,916.32 × 1,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.24x = 6,250,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,446.72/2,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.23

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