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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.44, 4,030.26 and 1,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.44, 4,030.26 and 1,594.20 is: 2,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.44 : 4,030.26 = 1,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.44/4,030.26 = 1,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.44x = 4,030.26 × 1,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.44x = 6,425,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,040.49/2,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.02

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