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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.99, 6,000.30 and 1,078.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.99, 6,000.30 and 1,078.23 is: 1,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.99 : 6,000.30 = 1,078.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.99/6,000.30 = 1,078.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.99x = 6,000.30 × 1,078.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.99x = 6,469,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,703.47/3,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.43

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