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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.92, 6,086.04 and 1,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.92, 6,086.04 and 1,322 is: 1,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.92 : 6,086.04 = 1,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.92/6,086.04 = 1,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.92x = 6,086.04 × 1,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.92x = 8,045,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045,744.88/4,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.75

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