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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.41, 6,090.84 and 1,982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.41, 6,090.84 and 1,982.19 is: 2,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.41 : 6,090.84 = 1,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.41/6,090.84 = 1,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.41x = 6,090.84 × 1,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.41x = 12,073,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,073,202.14/4,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.39

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