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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.30, 3,028.14 and 1,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.30, 3,028.14 and 1,199.59 is: 1,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.30 : 3,028.14 = 1,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.30/3,028.14 = 1,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.30x = 3,028.14 × 1,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.30x = 3,632,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,505.32/2,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.43

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