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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060, 6,090.01 and 982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060, 6,090.01 and 982 is: 1,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060 : 6,090.01 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060/6,090.01 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060x = 6,090.01 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060x = 5,980,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,389.82/4,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.00

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