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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.95, 3,293.79 and 1,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.95, 3,293.79 and 1,155.72 is: 1,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.95 : 3,293.79 = 1,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.95/3,293.79 = 1,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.95x = 3,293.79 × 1,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.95x = 3,806,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,698.98/2,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.30

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