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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.92, 3,028.86 and 1,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.92, 3,028.86 and 1,250.60 is: 1,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.92 : 3,028.86 = 1,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.92/3,028.86 = 1,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.92x = 3,028.86 × 1,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.92x = 3,787,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,877.17/2,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.75

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