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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.68, 4,036.11 and 1,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.68, 4,036.11 and 1,598.44 is: 2,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.68 : 4,036.11 = 1,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.68/4,036.11 = 1,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.68x = 4,036.11 × 1,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.68x = 6,451,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,479.67/2,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.88

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