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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.40, 4,121.01 and 799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.40, 4,121.01 and 799.62 is: 1,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.40 : 4,121.01 = 799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.40/4,121.01 = 799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.40x = 4,121.01 × 799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.40x = 3,295,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,242.02/2,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.40

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