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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.61, 3,028.50 and 1,199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.61, 3,028.50 and 1,199.88 is: 1,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.61 : 3,028.50 = 1,199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.61/3,028.50 = 1,199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.61x = 3,028.50 × 1,199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.61x = 3,633,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,836.58/2,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.80

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