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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.22, 4,395.33 and 1,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.22, 4,395.33 and 1,197.90 is: 1,796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.22 : 4,395.33 = 1,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.22/4,395.33 = 1,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.22x = 4,395.33 × 1,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.22x = 5,265,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,165.81/2,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.85

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