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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.66, 4,394.49 and 1,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.66, 4,394.49 and 1,198.28 is: 1,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.66 : 4,394.49 = 1,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.66/4,394.49 = 1,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.66x = 4,394.49 × 1,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.66x = 5,265,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,829.48/2,929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.42

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