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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.70, 6,090.16 and 1,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.70, 6,090.16 and 1,462.44 is: 2,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.70 : 6,090.16 = 1,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.70/6,090.16 = 1,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.70x = 6,090.16 × 1,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.70x = 8,906,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,493.59/4,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.88

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