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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.44, 3,285.40 and 2,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.44, 3,285.40 and 2,056.48 is: 3,078.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.44 : 3,285.40 = 2,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.44/3,285.40 = 2,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.44x = 3,285.40 × 2,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.44x = 6,756,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,359.39/2,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.85

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