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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.97, 4,396.58 and 1,199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.97, 4,396.58 and 1,199.81 is: 1,800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.97 : 4,396.58 = 1,199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.97/4,396.58 = 1,199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.97x = 4,396.58 × 1,199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.97x = 5,275,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,060.65/2,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.38

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