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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.46, 3,028.38 and 1,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.46, 3,028.38 and 1,250.45 is: 1,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.46 : 3,028.38 = 1,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.46/3,028.38 = 1,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.46x = 3,028.38 × 1,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.46x = 3,786,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,837.77/2,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.64

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