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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.26, 3,028.23 and 1,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.26, 3,028.23 and 1,237.41 is: 1,707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.26 : 3,028.23 = 1,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.26/3,028.23 = 1,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.26x = 3,028.23 × 1,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.26x = 3,747,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,140.76/2,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.70

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