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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.93, 4,030.74 and 1,594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.93, 4,030.74 and 1,594.63 is: 2,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.93 : 4,030.74 = 1,594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.93/4,030.74 = 1,594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.93x = 4,030.74 × 1,594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.93x = 6,427,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,538.93/2,920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.51

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