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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.32, 6,090.47 and 982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.32, 6,090.47 and 982.32 is: 1,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.32 : 6,090.47 = 982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.32/6,090.47 = 982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.32x = 6,090.47 × 982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.32x = 5,982,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,790.49/4,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.48

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