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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.69, 4,036.14 and 1,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.69, 4,036.14 and 1,598.52 is: 2,206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.69 : 4,036.14 = 1,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.69/4,036.14 = 1,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.69x = 4,036.14 × 1,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.69x = 6,451,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,850.51/2,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.00

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