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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.88, 3,292.32 and 1,808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.88, 3,292.32 and 1,808.96 is: 2,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.88 : 3,292.32 = 1,808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.88/3,292.32 = 1,808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.88x = 3,292.32 × 1,808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.88x = 5,955,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,675.19/2,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.44

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