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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.96, 3,029.04 and 1,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.96, 3,029.04 and 1,310.72 is: 1,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.96 : 3,029.04 = 1,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.96/3,029.04 = 1,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.96x = 3,029.04 × 1,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.96x = 3,970,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,223.31/2,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.79

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