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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.59, 4,033.08 and 1,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.59, 4,033.08 and 1,596.30 is: 2,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.59 : 4,033.08 = 1,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.59/4,033.08 = 1,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.59x = 4,033.08 × 1,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.59x = 6,438,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,005.60/2,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.85

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