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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.16, 4,136.42 and 1,197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.16, 4,136.42 and 1,197.99 is: 1,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.16 : 4,136.42 = 1,197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.16/4,136.42 = 1,197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.16x = 4,136.42 × 1,197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.16x = 4,955,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,383.81/2,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.97

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