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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.66, 6,091.01 and 982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.66, 6,091.01 and 982.66 is: 1,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.66 : 6,091.01 = 982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.66/6,091.01 = 982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.66x = 6,091.01 × 982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.66x = 5,985,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,386.97/4,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.99

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