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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.63, 4,033.20 and 1,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.63, 4,033.20 and 1,596.36 is: 2,202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.63 : 4,033.20 = 1,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.63/4,033.20 = 1,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.63x = 4,033.20 × 1,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.63x = 6,438,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,439.15/2,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.96

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