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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.92, 4,199.90 and 1,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.92, 4,199.90 and 1,045.32 is: 1,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.92 : 4,199.90 = 1,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.92/4,199.90 = 1,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.92x = 4,199.90 × 1,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.92x = 4,390,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,239.47/2,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.99

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