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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.29, 3,025.96 and 1,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.29, 3,025.96 and 1,448.28 is: 1,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.29 : 3,025.96 = 1,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.29/3,025.96 = 1,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.29x = 3,025.96 × 1,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.29x = 4,382,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,433.73/2,194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.20

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