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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.70, 6,091.66 and 1,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.70, 6,091.66 and 1,463.44 is: 2,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.70 : 6,091.66 = 1,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.70/6,091.66 = 1,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.70x = 6,091.66 × 1,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.70x = 8,914,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914,778.91/4,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.38

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