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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.75, 4,661.67 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.75, 4,661.67 and 799.25 is: 1,198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.75 : 4,661.67 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.75/4,661.67 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.75x = 4,661.67 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.75x = 3,725,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,839.75/3,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.89

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