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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.38, 6,049.35 and 1,399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.38, 6,049.35 and 1,399.79 is: 2,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.38 : 6,049.35 = 1,399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.38/6,049.35 = 1,399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.38x = 6,049.35 × 1,399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.38x = 8,467,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467,819.64/4,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.96

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