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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.27, 4,035.50 and 1,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.27, 4,035.50 and 1,598 is: 2,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.27 : 4,035.50 = 1,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.27/4,035.50 = 1,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.27x = 4,035.50 × 1,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.27x = 6,448,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,729/2,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.24

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