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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.46, 4,030.21 and 1,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.46, 4,030.21 and 1,594.16 is: 2,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.46 : 4,030.21 = 1,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.46/4,030.21 = 1,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.46x = 4,030.21 × 1,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.46x = 6,424,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,424,801.66/2,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.93

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