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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.93, 3,147.75 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.93, 3,147.75 and 799.50 is: 1,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.93 : 3,147.75 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.93/3,147.75 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.93x = 3,147.75 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.93x = 2,516,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,626.13/2,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.58

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