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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.91, 3,028.84 and 1,199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.91, 3,028.84 and 1,199.99 is: 1,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.91 : 3,028.84 = 1,199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.91/3,028.84 = 1,199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.91x = 3,028.84 × 1,199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.91x = 3,634,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,577.71/2,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.91

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