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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.63, 4,470.36 and 1,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.63, 4,470.36 and 1,596.49 is: 2,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.63 : 4,470.36 = 1,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.63/4,470.36 = 1,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.63x = 4,470.36 × 1,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.63x = 7,136,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,885.04/2,986.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.61

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