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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.80, 3,028.92 and 1,200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.80, 3,028.92 and 1,200.18 is: 1,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.80 : 3,028.92 = 1,200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.80/3,028.92 = 1,200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.80x = 3,028.92 × 1,200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.80x = 3,635,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,249.21/2,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.30

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