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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.90, 4,030.85 and 1,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.90, 4,030.85 and 1,594.69 is: 2,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.90 : 4,030.85 = 1,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.90/4,030.85 = 1,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.90x = 4,030.85 × 1,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.90x = 6,427,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,956.19/2,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.68

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