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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.62, 4,035.68 and 1,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.62, 4,035.68 and 1,598.30 is: 2,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.62 : 4,035.68 = 1,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.62/4,035.68 = 1,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.62x = 4,035.68 × 1,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.62x = 6,450,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,227.34/2,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.49

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