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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.49, 4,030.26 and 1,594.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.49, 4,030.26 and 1,594.19 is: 2,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.49 : 4,030.26 = 1,594.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.49/4,030.26 = 1,594.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.49x = 4,030.26 × 1,594.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.49x = 6,424,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,424,997.08/2,920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.98

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