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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.99, 6,389.98 and 1,181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.99, 6,389.98 and 1,181.99 is: 1,772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.99 : 6,389.98 = 1,181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.99/6,389.98 = 1,181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.99x = 6,389.98 × 1,181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.99x = 7,552,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,892.46/4,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.98

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