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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.92, 6,091.62 and 1,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.92, 6,091.62 and 1,981.76 is: 2,973.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.92 : 6,091.62 = 1,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.92/6,091.62 = 1,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.92x = 6,091.62 × 1,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.92x = 12,072,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072,128.85/4,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.49

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