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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.69, 6,091.04 and 982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.69, 6,091.04 and 982.69 is: 1,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.69 : 6,091.04 = 982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.69/6,091.04 = 982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.69x = 6,091.04 × 982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.69x = 5,985,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,591.33/4,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.03

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