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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.74, 3,028.77 and 1,496.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.74, 3,028.77 and 1,496.34 is: 2,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.74 : 3,028.77 = 1,496.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.74/3,028.77 = 1,496.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.74x = 3,028.77 × 1,496.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.74x = 4,532,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,069.70/2,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.97

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