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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.98, 4,030.96 and 1,594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.98, 4,030.96 and 1,594.70 is: 2,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.98 : 4,030.96 = 1,594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.98/4,030.96 = 1,594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.98x = 4,030.96 × 1,594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.98x = 6,428,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,151.76/2,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.68

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