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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.77, 3,028.69 and 1,200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.77, 3,028.69 and 1,200.03 is: 1,655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.77 : 3,028.69 = 1,200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.77/3,028.69 = 1,200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.77x = 3,028.69 × 1,200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.77x = 3,634,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,518.86/2,194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.99

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