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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.82, 3,028.78 and 1,200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.82, 3,028.78 and 1,200.07 is: 1,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.82 : 3,028.78 = 1,200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.82/3,028.78 = 1,200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.82x = 3,028.78 × 1,200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.82x = 3,634,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,737.44/2,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.06

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