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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.52, 6,199.68 and 1,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.52, 6,199.68 and 1,359.08 is: 2,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.52 : 6,199.68 = 1,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.52/6,199.68 = 1,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.52x = 6,199.68 × 1,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.52x = 8,425,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,830.10/4,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.91

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