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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.13, 4,198.70 and 719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.13, 4,198.70 and 719.14 is: 1,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.13 : 4,198.70 = 719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.13/4,198.70 = 719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.13x = 4,198.70 × 719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.13x = 3,019,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,453.12/2,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.71

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