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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.81, 4,030.73 and 1,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.81, 4,030.73 and 1,594.52 is: 2,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.81 : 4,030.73 = 1,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.81/4,030.73 = 1,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.81x = 4,030.73 × 1,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.81x = 6,427,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,079.60/2,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.44

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