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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.09, 4,121.34 and 799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.09, 4,121.34 and 799.29 is: 1,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.09 : 4,121.34 = 799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.09/4,121.34 = 799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.09x = 4,121.34 × 799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.09x = 3,294,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,145.85/2,747.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.14

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