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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.70, 4,059.53 and 1,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.70, 4,059.53 and 1,597.28 is: 2,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.70 : 4,059.53 = 1,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.70/4,059.53 = 1,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.70x = 4,059.53 × 1,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.70x = 6,484,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,177.79/2,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.23

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