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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.47, 4,036.97 and 1,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.47, 4,036.97 and 1,599.18 is: 2,206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.47 : 4,036.97 = 1,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.47/4,036.97 = 1,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.47x = 4,036.97 × 1,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.47x = 6,455,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455,833.69/2,925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.77

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