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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.18, 2,822.13 and 1,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.18, 2,822.13 and 1,194.17 is: 1,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.18 : 2,822.13 = 1,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.18/2,822.13 = 1,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.18x = 2,822.13 × 1,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.18x = 3,370,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,088.87/2,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.82

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