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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.88, 4,119.52 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.88, 4,119.52 and 799.04 is: 1,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.88 : 4,119.52 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.88/4,119.52 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.88x = 4,119.52 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.88x = 3,291,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,661.26/2,746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.33

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