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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.32, 4,049.33 and 1,589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.32, 4,049.33 and 1,589.93 is: 2,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.32 : 4,049.33 = 1,589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.32/4,049.33 = 1,589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.32x = 4,049.33 × 1,589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.32x = 6,438,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,123.05/2,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.08

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