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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.05, 4,199.48 and 951.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.05, 4,199.48 and 951.33 is: 1,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.05 : 4,199.48 = 951.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.05/4,199.48 = 951.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.05x = 4,199.48 × 951.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.05x = 3,995,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,086.55/2,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.30

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