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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.70, 4,033.20 and 1,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.70, 4,033.20 and 1,596.34 is: 2,202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.70 : 4,033.20 = 1,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.70/4,033.20 = 1,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.70x = 4,033.20 × 1,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.70x = 6,438,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,358.49/2,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.88

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