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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.49, 4,199.23 and 719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.49, 4,199.23 and 719.49 is: 1,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.49 : 4,199.23 = 719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.49/4,199.23 = 719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.49x = 4,199.23 × 719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.49x = 3,021,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,303.99/2,799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.23

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