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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.79, 4,036.28 and 1,598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.79, 4,036.28 and 1,598.46 is: 2,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.79 : 4,036.28 = 1,598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.79/4,036.28 = 1,598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.79x = 4,036.28 × 1,598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.79x = 6,451,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,824.14/2,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.91

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