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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.89, 6,086.44 and 1,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.89, 6,086.44 and 1,283.48 is: 1,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.89 : 6,086.44 = 1,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.89/6,086.44 = 1,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.89x = 6,086.44 × 1,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.89x = 7,811,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811,818.01/4,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.57

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