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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.07, 3,027.61 and 1,249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.07, 3,027.61 and 1,249.79 is: 1,724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.07 : 3,027.61 = 1,249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.07/3,027.61 = 1,249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.07x = 3,027.61 × 1,249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.07x = 3,783,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,881.78/2,194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.59

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