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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.70, 3,028.38 and 1,409.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.70, 3,028.38 and 1,409.81 is: 1,945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.70 : 3,028.38 = 1,409.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.70/3,028.38 = 1,409.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.70x = 3,028.38 × 1,409.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.70x = 4,269,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,440.41/2,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.34

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