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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.63, 4,030.49 and 1,594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.63, 4,030.49 and 1,594.37 is: 2,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.63 : 4,030.49 = 1,594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.63/4,030.49 = 1,594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.63x = 4,030.49 × 1,594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.63x = 6,426,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,092.34/2,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.24

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