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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.34, 4,035.47 and 1,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.34, 4,035.47 and 1,598.09 is: 2,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.34 : 4,035.47 = 1,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.34/4,035.47 = 1,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.34x = 4,035.47 × 1,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.34x = 6,449,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,016.08/2,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.29

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