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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.99, 6,332.99 and 1,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.99, 6,332.99 and 1,101.99 is: 1,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.99 : 6,332.99 = 1,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.99/6,332.99 = 1,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.99x = 6,332.99 × 1,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.99x = 6,978,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,891.65/4,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.99

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