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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.97, 3,292.56 and 1,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.97, 3,292.56 and 1,220.34 is: 1,830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.97 : 3,292.56 = 1,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.97/3,292.56 = 1,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.97x = 3,292.56 × 1,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.97x = 4,018,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,042.67/2,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.57

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