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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.91, 4,988.86 and 1,594.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.91, 4,988.86 and 1,594.13 is: 2,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.91 : 4,988.86 = 1,594.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.91/4,988.86 = 1,594.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.91x = 4,988.86 × 1,594.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.91x = 7,952,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,862.46/3,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.19

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