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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.43, 6,199.56 and 1,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.43, 6,199.56 and 1,358.99 is: 2,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.43 : 6,199.56 = 1,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.43/6,199.56 = 1,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.43x = 6,199.56 × 1,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.43x = 8,425,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,170.99/4,132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.79

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