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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.14, 4,121.34 and 799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.14, 4,121.34 and 799.27 is: 1,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.14 : 4,121.34 = 799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.14/4,121.34 = 799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.14x = 4,121.34 × 799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.14x = 3,294,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,063.42/2,747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.09

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