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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.93, 6,084.99 and 1,976.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.93, 6,084.99 and 1,976.81 is: 2,962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.93 : 6,084.99 = 1,976.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.93/6,084.99 = 1,976.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.93x = 6,084.99 × 1,976.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.93x = 12,028,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028,869.08/4,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.83

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