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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.36, 4,035.46 and 1,597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.36, 4,035.46 and 1,597.81 is: 2,204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.36 : 4,035.46 = 1,597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.36/4,035.46 = 1,597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.36x = 4,035.46 × 1,597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.36x = 6,447,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447,898.34/2,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.89

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