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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.84, 6,089.76 and 1,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.84, 6,089.76 and 1,462.62 is: 2,193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.84 : 6,089.76 = 1,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.84/6,089.76 = 1,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.84x = 6,089.76 × 1,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.84x = 8,907,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907,004.77/4,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.93

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