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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194, 3,285.66 and 1,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194, 3,285.66 and 1,154.86 is: 1,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194 : 3,285.66 = 1,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194/3,285.66 = 1,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194x = 3,285.66 × 1,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194x = 3,794,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,477.31/2,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.48

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