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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.92, 4,036.44 and 1,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.92, 4,036.44 and 1,598.68 is: 2,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.92 : 4,036.44 = 1,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.92/4,036.44 = 1,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.92x = 4,036.44 × 1,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.92x = 6,452,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,975.90/2,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.21

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