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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.50, 4,277.97 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.50, 4,277.97 and 799.50 is: 1,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.50 : 4,277.97 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.50/4,277.97 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.50x = 4,277.97 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.50x = 3,420,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,237.02/2,851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.45

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