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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.31, 3,960.88 and 1,594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.31, 3,960.88 and 1,594.11 is: 2,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.31 : 3,960.88 = 1,594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.31/3,960.88 = 1,594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.31x = 3,960.88 × 1,594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.31x = 6,314,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,078.42/2,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.79

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