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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.99, 6,332.33 and 1,299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.99, 6,332.33 and 1,299.19 is: 1,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.99 : 6,332.33 = 1,299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.99/6,332.33 = 1,299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.99x = 6,332.33 × 1,299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.99x = 8,226,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,887.23/4,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.04

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