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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.14, 4,035.22 and 1,597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.14, 4,035.22 and 1,597.83 is: 2,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.14 : 4,035.22 = 1,597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.14/4,035.22 = 1,597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.14x = 4,035.22 × 1,597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.14x = 6,447,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447,595.57/2,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.95

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