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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.76, 6,091.14 and 1,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.76, 6,091.14 and 1,462.28 is: 2,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.76 : 6,091.14 = 1,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.76/6,091.14 = 1,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.76x = 6,091.14 × 1,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.76x = 8,906,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,952.20/4,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.42

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