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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.58, 3,025.86 and 1,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.58, 3,025.86 and 1,448.30 is: 1,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.58 : 3,025.86 = 1,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.58/3,025.86 = 1,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.58x = 3,025.86 × 1,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.58x = 4,382,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,337.91/2,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.90

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