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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.24, 4,120.55 and 799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.24, 4,120.55 and 799.45 is: 1,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.24 : 4,120.55 = 799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.24/4,120.55 = 799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.24x = 4,120.55 × 799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.24x = 3,294,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,159.40/2,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.08

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