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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.82, 4,319.73 and 799.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.82, 4,319.73 and 799.74 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.82 : 4,319.73 = 799.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.82/4,319.73 = 799.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.82x = 4,319.73 × 799.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.82x = 3,454,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,660.87/2,879.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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