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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.41, 6,081.63 and 1,974.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.41, 6,081.63 and 1,974.79 is: 2,961.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.41 : 6,081.63 = 1,974.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.41/6,081.63 = 1,974.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.41x = 6,081.63 × 1,974.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.41x = 12,009,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009,942.11/4,055.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.46

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