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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.91, 4,030.79 and 1,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.91, 4,030.79 and 1,594.58 is: 2,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.91 : 4,030.79 = 1,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.91/4,030.79 = 1,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.91x = 4,030.79 × 1,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.91x = 6,427,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,388.99/2,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.48

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