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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.98, 4,394.99 and 1,198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.98, 4,394.99 and 1,198.61 is: 1,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.98 : 4,394.99 = 1,198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.98/4,394.99 = 1,198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.98x = 4,394.99 × 1,198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.98x = 5,267,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,876.47/2,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.92

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