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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.59, 4,030.36 and 1,594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.59, 4,030.36 and 1,594.31 is: 2,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.59 : 4,030.36 = 1,594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.59/4,030.36 = 1,594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.59x = 4,030.36 × 1,594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.59x = 6,425,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,640.54/2,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.11

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