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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.89, 3,054.86 and 1,594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.89, 3,054.86 and 1,594.39 is: 2,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.89 : 3,054.86 = 1,594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.89/3,054.86 = 1,594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.89x = 3,054.86 × 1,594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.89x = 4,870,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,638.24/2,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.39

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