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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.07, 6,090.11 and 982.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.07, 6,090.11 and 982.07 is: 1,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.07 : 6,090.11 = 982.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.07/6,090.11 = 982.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.07x = 6,090.11 × 982.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.07x = 5,980,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,878.97/4,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.10

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