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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.02, 3,027.78 and 1,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.02, 3,027.78 and 1,486.08 is: 2,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.02 : 3,027.78 = 1,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.02/3,027.78 = 1,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.02x = 3,027.78 × 1,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.02x = 4,499,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,523.30/2,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.81

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