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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.83, 4,011.38 and 799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.83, 4,011.38 and 799.87 is: 1,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.83 : 4,011.38 = 799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.83/4,011.38 = 799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.83x = 4,011.38 × 799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.83x = 3,208,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,597.88/2,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.00

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