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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.58, 4,396.56 and 1,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.58, 4,396.56 and 1,199.18 is: 1,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.58 : 4,396.56 = 1,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.58/4,396.56 = 1,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.58x = 4,396.56 × 1,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.58x = 5,272,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,266.82/2,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.05

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