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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.28, 4,035.55 and 1,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.28, 4,035.55 and 1,598.11 is: 2,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.28 : 4,035.55 = 1,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.28/4,035.55 = 1,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.28x = 4,035.55 × 1,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.28x = 6,449,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,252.81/2,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.42

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