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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.39, 4,199.19 and 1,338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.39, 4,199.19 and 1,338.69 is: 2,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.39 : 4,199.19 = 1,338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.39/4,199.19 = 1,338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.39x = 4,199.19 × 1,338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.39x = 5,621,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,413.66/2,799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.09

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