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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.90, 3,029.03 and 1,200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.90, 3,029.03 and 1,200.22 is: 1,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.90 : 3,029.03 = 1,200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.90/3,029.03 = 1,200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.90x = 3,029.03 × 1,200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.90x = 3,635,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,493.31/2,194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.34

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