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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.44, 6,090.94 and 1,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.44, 6,090.94 and 1,427.64 is: 2,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.44 : 6,090.94 = 1,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.44/6,090.94 = 1,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.44x = 6,090.94 × 1,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.44x = 8,695,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,669.58/4,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.56

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