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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.41, 6,199.50 and 1,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.41, 6,199.50 and 1,359.97 is: 2,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.41 : 6,199.50 = 1,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.41/6,199.50 = 1,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.41x = 6,199.50 × 1,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.41x = 8,431,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,134.02/4,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.75

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