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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.82, 4,036.19 and 1,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.82, 4,036.19 and 1,598.54 is: 2,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.82 : 4,036.19 = 1,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.82/4,036.19 = 1,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.82x = 4,036.19 × 1,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.82x = 6,451,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,982.99/2,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.94

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