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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.39, 4,121.49 and 799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.39, 4,121.49 and 799.34 is: 1,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.39 : 4,121.49 = 799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.39/4,121.49 = 799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.39x = 4,121.49 × 799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.39x = 3,294,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,471.82/2,747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.13

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