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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.52, 6,287.60 and 1,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.52, 6,287.60 and 1,594.20 is: 2,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.52 : 6,287.60 = 1,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.52/6,287.60 = 1,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.52x = 6,287.60 × 1,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.52x = 10,023,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,691.92/4,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.99

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