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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.72, 4,141.41 and 1,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.72, 4,141.41 and 1,299.29 is: 1,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.72 : 4,141.41 = 1,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.72/4,141.41 = 1,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.72x = 4,141.41 × 1,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.72x = 5,380,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,899.70/2,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.80

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