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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.16, 4,318.74 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.16, 4,318.74 and 799.08 is: 1,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.16 : 4,318.74 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.16/4,318.74 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.16x = 4,318.74 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.16x = 3,451,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,018.76/2,879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.62

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