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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.76, 6,091.12 and 982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.76, 6,091.12 and 982.76 is: 1,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.76 : 6,091.12 = 982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.76/6,091.12 = 982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.76x = 6,091.12 × 982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.76x = 5,986,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,109.09/4,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.14

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