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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.48, 3,286.86 and 2,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.48, 3,286.86 and 2,150.20 is: 3,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.48 : 3,286.86 = 2,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.48/3,286.86 = 2,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.48x = 3,286.86 × 2,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.48x = 7,067,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,406.37/2,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.54

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