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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.63, 3,028.56 and 1,199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.63, 3,028.56 and 1,199.85 is: 1,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.63 : 3,028.56 = 1,199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.63/3,028.56 = 1,199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.63x = 3,028.56 × 1,199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.63x = 3,633,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,801.86/2,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.77

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