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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.68, 4,030.47 and 1,594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.68, 4,030.47 and 1,594.35 is: 2,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.68 : 4,030.47 = 1,594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.68/4,030.47 = 1,594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.68x = 4,030.47 × 1,594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.68x = 6,425,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,979.84/2,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.17

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