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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.17, 3,027.94 and 1,199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.17, 3,027.94 and 1,199.43 is: 1,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.17 : 3,027.94 = 1,199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.17/3,027.94 = 1,199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.17x = 3,027.94 × 1,199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.17x = 3,631,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,802.07/2,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.21

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