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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.76, 6,092.05 and 1,463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.76, 6,092.05 and 1,463.70 is: 2,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.76 : 6,092.05 = 1,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.76/6,092.05 = 1,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.76x = 6,092.05 × 1,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.76x = 8,916,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,902.06/4,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.87

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