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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.69, 6,002.53 and 1,079.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.69, 6,002.53 and 1,079.99 is: 1,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.69 : 6,002.53 = 1,079.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.69/6,002.53 = 1,079.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.69x = 6,002.53 × 1,079.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.69x = 6,482,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,688.73/4,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.99

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