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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.78, 4,033.44 and 1,596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.78, 4,033.44 and 1,596.51 is: 2,203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.78 : 4,033.44 = 1,596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.78/4,033.44 = 1,596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.78x = 4,033.44 × 1,596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.78x = 6,439,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,427.29/2,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.19

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