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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.40, 4,122.06 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.40, 4,122.06 and 799.72 is: 1,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.40 : 4,122.06 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.40/4,122.06 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.40x = 4,122.06 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.40x = 3,296,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,493.82/2,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.86

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