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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.46, 4,035.60 and 1,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.46, 4,035.60 and 1,598.09 is: 2,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.46 : 4,035.60 = 1,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.46/4,035.60 = 1,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.46x = 4,035.60 × 1,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.46x = 6,449,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,231.83/2,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.27

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