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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.60, 4,033.15 and 1,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.60, 4,033.15 and 1,596.40 is: 2,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.60 : 4,033.15 = 1,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.60/4,033.15 = 1,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.60x = 4,033.15 × 1,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.60x = 6,438,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,520.66/2,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.01

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