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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.89, 3,028.89 and 1,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.89, 3,028.89 and 1,224.64 is: 1,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.89 : 3,028.89 = 1,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.89/3,028.89 = 1,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.89x = 3,028.89 × 1,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.89x = 3,709,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,299.85/2,194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.97

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