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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.08, 4,029.57 and 1,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.08, 4,029.57 and 1,593.71 is: 2,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.08 : 4,029.57 = 1,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.08/4,029.57 = 1,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.08x = 4,029.57 × 1,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.08x = 6,421,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,945.86/2,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.24

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