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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.62, 6,088.20 and 1,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.62, 6,088.20 and 1,463.22 is: 2,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.62 : 6,088.20 = 1,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.62/6,088.20 = 1,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.62x = 6,088.20 × 1,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.62x = 8,908,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,376.00/4,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.85

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