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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.63, 4,318.96 and 799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.63, 4,318.96 and 799.84 is: 1,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.63 : 4,318.96 = 799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.63/4,318.96 = 799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.63x = 4,318.96 × 799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.63x = 3,454,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,476.97/2,879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.63

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