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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.66, 6,330.96 and 1,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.66, 6,330.96 and 1,299 is: 1,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.66 : 6,330.96 = 1,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.66/6,330.96 = 1,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.66x = 6,330.96 × 1,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.66x = 8,223,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,917.04/4,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.49

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