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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.68, 4,121.12 and 799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.68, 4,121.12 and 799.36 is: 1,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.68 : 4,121.12 = 799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.68/4,121.12 = 799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.68x = 4,121.12 × 799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.68x = 3,294,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,258.48/2,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.92

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