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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.86, 3,023.82 and 1,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.86, 3,023.82 and 1,407.54 is: 1,939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.86 : 3,023.82 = 1,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.86/3,023.82 = 1,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.86x = 3,023.82 × 1,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.86x = 4,256,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,147.60/2,194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.14

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