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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.16, 3,027.81 and 1,199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.16, 3,027.81 and 1,199.42 is: 1,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.16 : 3,027.81 = 1,199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.16/3,027.81 = 1,199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.16x = 3,027.81 × 1,199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.16x = 3,631,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,616.58/2,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.13

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