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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.22, 3,174.23 and 1,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.22, 3,174.23 and 1,194.29 is: 1,788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.22 : 3,174.23 = 1,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.22/3,174.23 = 1,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.22x = 3,174.23 × 1,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.22x = 3,790,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,945.18/2,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.84

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