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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.76, 4,199.64 and 747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.76, 4,199.64 and 747.76 is: 1,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.76 : 4,199.64 = 747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.76/4,199.64 = 747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.76x = 4,199.64 × 747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.76x = 3,140,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,322.81/2,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.64

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