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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.41, 4,121.82 and 799.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.41, 4,121.82 and 799.61 is: 1,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.41 : 4,121.82 = 799.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.41/4,121.82 = 799.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.41x = 4,121.82 × 799.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.41x = 3,295,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,848.49/2,747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.62

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