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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.60, 3,294.90 and 1,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.60, 3,294.90 and 1,159.80 is: 1,739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.60 : 3,294.90 = 1,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.60/3,294.90 = 1,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.60x = 3,294.90 × 1,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.60x = 3,821,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,425.02/2,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.70

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