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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.48, 4,030.42 and 1,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.48, 4,030.42 and 1,594.16 is: 2,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.48 : 4,030.42 = 1,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.48/4,030.42 = 1,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.48x = 4,030.42 × 1,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.48x = 6,425,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,134.35/2,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.03

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