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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.66, 4,033.17 and 1,596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.66, 4,033.17 and 1,596.42 is: 2,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.66 : 4,033.17 = 1,596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.66/4,033.17 = 1,596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.66x = 4,033.17 × 1,596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.66x = 6,438,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,633.25/2,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.00

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