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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.73, 3,028.79 and 1,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.73, 3,028.79 and 1,250.49 is: 1,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.73 : 3,028.79 = 1,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.73/3,028.79 = 1,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.73x = 3,028.79 × 1,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.73x = 3,787,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,465.35/2,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.71

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