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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.64, 3,292.04 and 1,499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.64, 3,292.04 and 1,499.66 is: 2,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.64 : 3,292.04 = 1,499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.64/3,292.04 = 1,499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.64x = 3,292.04 × 1,499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.64x = 4,936,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,940.71/2,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.54

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