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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.54, 4,121.45 and 799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.54, 4,121.45 and 799.90 is: 1,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.54 : 4,121.45 = 799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.54/4,121.45 = 799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.54x = 4,121.45 × 799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.54x = 3,296,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,736.55/2,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.89

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