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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.58, 4,139.42 and 1,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.58, 4,139.42 and 1,199.58 is: 1,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.58 : 4,139.42 = 1,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.58/4,139.42 = 1,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.58x = 4,139.42 × 1,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.58x = 4,965,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,579.47/2,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.40

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