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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.43, 3,028.30 and 1,199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.43, 3,028.30 and 1,199.71 is: 1,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.43 : 3,028.30 = 1,199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.43/3,028.30 = 1,199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.43x = 3,028.30 × 1,199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.43x = 3,633,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,081.79/2,194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.59

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