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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.45, 4,318.75 and 799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.45, 4,318.75 and 799.24 is: 1,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.45 : 4,318.75 = 799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.45/4,318.75 = 799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.45x = 4,318.75 × 799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.45x = 3,451,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,717.75/2,879.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.74

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