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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.60, 3,287.10 and 1,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.60, 3,287.10 and 1,703.80 is: 2,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.60 : 3,287.10 = 1,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.60/3,287.10 = 1,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.60x = 3,287.10 × 1,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.60x = 5,600,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,560.98/2,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.97

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