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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.94, 4,121.40 and 799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.94, 4,121.40 and 799.68 is: 1,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.94 : 4,121.40 = 799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.94/4,121.40 = 799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.94x = 4,121.40 × 799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.94x = 3,295,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,801.15/2,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.37

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