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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.81, 4,036.04 and 1,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.81, 4,036.04 and 1,598.51 is: 2,205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.81 : 4,036.04 = 1,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.81/4,036.04 = 1,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.81x = 4,036.04 × 1,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.81x = 6,451,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,650.30/2,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.84

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