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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.81, 4,319.79 and 799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.81, 4,319.79 and 799.82 is: 1,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.81 : 4,319.79 = 799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.81/4,319.79 = 799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.81x = 4,319.79 × 799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.81x = 3,455,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,028.84/2,879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.74

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