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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.44, 4,035.78 and 1,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.44, 4,035.78 and 1,598.20 is: 2,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.44 : 4,035.78 = 1,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.44/4,035.78 = 1,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.44x = 4,035.78 × 1,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.44x = 6,449,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,983.60/2,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.54

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