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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.25, 6,090.38 and 982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.25, 6,090.38 and 982.25 is: 1,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.25 : 6,090.38 = 982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.25/6,090.38 = 982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.25x = 6,090.38 × 982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.25x = 5,982,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,275.76/4,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.38

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