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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.56, 3,919.98 and 1,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.56, 3,919.98 and 1,598.56 is: 2,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.56 : 3,919.98 = 1,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.56/3,919.98 = 1,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.56x = 3,919.98 × 1,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.56x = 6,266,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,323.23/2,840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.02

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