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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.68, 3,028.63 and 1,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.68, 3,028.63 and 1,199.94 is: 1,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.68 : 3,028.63 = 1,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.68/3,028.63 = 1,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.68x = 3,028.63 × 1,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.68x = 3,634,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,174.28/2,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.90

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