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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.14, 3,347.78 and 1,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.14, 3,347.78 and 1,194.29 is: 1,789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.14 : 3,347.78 = 1,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.14/3,347.78 = 1,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.14x = 3,347.78 × 1,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.14x = 3,998,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,208.66/2,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.60

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