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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.52, 4,035.77 and 1,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.52, 4,035.77 and 1,598.26 is: 2,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.52 : 4,035.77 = 1,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.52/4,035.77 = 1,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.52x = 4,035.77 × 1,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.52x = 6,450,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,209.76/2,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.56

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