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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.68, 4,033.27 and 1,596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.68, 4,033.27 and 1,596.37 is: 2,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.68 : 4,033.27 = 1,596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.68/4,033.27 = 1,596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.68x = 4,033.27 × 1,596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.68x = 6,438,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,591.23/2,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.98

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