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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.48, 4,035.66 and 1,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.48, 4,035.66 and 1,598.18 is: 2,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.48 : 4,035.66 = 1,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.48/4,035.66 = 1,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.48x = 4,035.66 × 1,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.48x = 6,449,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,711.10/2,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.42

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