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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.85, 3,028.86 and 1,200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.85, 3,028.86 and 1,200.12 is: 1,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.85 : 3,028.86 = 1,200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.85/3,028.86 = 1,200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.85x = 3,028.86 × 1,200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.85x = 3,634,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,995.46/2,194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.15

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