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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.83, 3,028.91 and 1,200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.83, 3,028.91 and 1,200.15 is: 1,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.83 : 3,028.91 = 1,200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.83/3,028.91 = 1,200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.83x = 3,028.91 × 1,200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.83x = 3,635,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,140.34/2,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.23

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