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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.70, 6,091.04 and 982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.70, 6,091.04 and 982.70 is: 1,474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.70 : 6,091.04 = 982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.70/6,091.04 = 982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.70x = 6,091.04 × 982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.70x = 5,985,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,629.64/4,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.04

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