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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.53, 4,199.39 and 1,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.53, 4,199.39 and 1,155.12 is: 1,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.53 : 4,199.39 = 1,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.53/4,199.39 = 1,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.53x = 4,199.39 × 1,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.53x = 4,850,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,793.60/2,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.72

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