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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.58, 4,141.44 and 1,299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.58, 4,141.44 and 1,299.77 is: 1,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.58 : 4,141.44 = 1,299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.58/4,141.44 = 1,299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.58x = 4,141.44 × 1,299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.58x = 5,382,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,898.76/2,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.62

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