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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.43, 4,035.61 and 1,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.43, 4,035.61 and 1,598.06 is: 2,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.43 : 4,035.61 = 1,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.43/4,035.61 = 1,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.43x = 4,035.61 × 1,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.43x = 6,449,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,146.92/2,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.27

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