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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.44, 4,730.41 and 1,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.44, 4,730.41 and 1,594.14 is: 2,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.44 : 4,730.41 = 1,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.44/4,730.41 = 1,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.44x = 4,730.41 × 1,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.44x = 7,540,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,935.80/3,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.82

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