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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.48, 3,027.69 and 1,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.48, 3,027.69 and 1,564.48 is: 2,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.48 : 3,027.69 = 1,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.48/3,027.69 = 1,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.48x = 3,027.69 × 1,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.48x = 4,736,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,760.45/2,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.49

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