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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.31, 6,085.98 and 1,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.31, 6,085.98 and 1,460.25 is: 2,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.31 : 6,085.98 = 1,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.31/6,085.98 = 1,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.31x = 6,085.98 × 1,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.31x = 8,887,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,052.30/4,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.38

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