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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.57, 4,035.91 and 1,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.57, 4,035.91 and 1,598.28 is: 2,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.57 : 4,035.91 = 1,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.57/4,035.91 = 1,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.57x = 4,035.91 × 1,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.57x = 6,450,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,495.82/2,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.62

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