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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.85, 6,090.73 and 1,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.85, 6,090.73 and 1,287.80 is: 1,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.85 : 6,090.73 = 1,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.85/6,090.73 = 1,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.85x = 6,090.73 × 1,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.85x = 7,843,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,608.42/4,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.52

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