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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.30, 3,286.65 and 1,327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.30, 3,286.65 and 1,327.10 is: 1,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.30 : 3,286.65 = 1,327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.30/3,286.65 = 1,327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.30x = 3,286.65 × 1,327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.30x = 4,361,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,713.22/2,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.75

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