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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.18, 3,027.94 and 1,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.18, 3,027.94 and 1,199.44 is: 1,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.18 : 3,027.94 = 1,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.18/3,027.94 = 1,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.18x = 3,027.94 × 1,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.18x = 3,631,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,832.35/2,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.21

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