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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.33, 3,287.16 and 1,152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.33, 3,287.16 and 1,152.77 is: 1,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.33 : 3,287.16 = 1,152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.33/3,287.16 = 1,152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.33x = 3,287.16 × 1,152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.33x = 3,789,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,339.43/2,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.88

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