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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.97, 6,091.62 and 1,287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.97, 6,091.62 and 1,287.58 is: 1,931.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.97 : 6,091.62 = 1,287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.97/6,091.62 = 1,287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.97x = 6,091.62 × 1,287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.97x = 7,843,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,446.69/4,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.42

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