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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.05, 4,708.73 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.05, 4,708.73 and 799.07 is: 1,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.05 : 4,708.73 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.05/4,708.73 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.05x = 4,708.73 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.05x = 3,762,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,612.66/3,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.65

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