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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.67, 4,036.06 and 1,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.67, 4,036.06 and 1,598.40 is: 2,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.67 : 4,036.06 = 1,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.67/4,036.06 = 1,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.67x = 4,036.06 × 1,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.67x = 6,451,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,238.30/2,924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.80

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