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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.96, 3,022.94 and 1,194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.96, 3,022.94 and 1,194.01 is: 1,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.96 : 3,022.94 = 1,194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.96/3,022.94 = 1,194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.96x = 3,022.94 × 1,194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.96x = 3,609,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,416.02/2,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.42

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