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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.80, 4,365.28 and 1,594.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.80, 4,365.28 and 1,594.57 is: 2,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.80 : 4,365.28 = 1,594.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.80/4,365.28 = 1,594.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.80x = 4,365.28 × 1,594.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.80x = 6,960,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,744.53/2,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.71

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