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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.52, 4,035.84 and 1,598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.52, 4,035.84 and 1,598.22 is: 2,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.52 : 4,035.84 = 1,598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.52/4,035.84 = 1,598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.52x = 4,035.84 × 1,598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.52x = 6,450,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,160.20/2,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.54

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