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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.65, 4,033.23 and 1,596.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.65, 4,033.23 and 1,596.35 is: 2,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.65 : 4,033.23 = 1,596.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.65/4,033.23 = 1,596.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.65x = 4,033.23 × 1,596.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.65x = 6,438,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,418.56/2,922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.94

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