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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.03, 6,087.48 and 1,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.03, 6,087.48 and 1,977.90 is: 2,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.03 : 6,087.48 = 1,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.03/6,087.48 = 1,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.03x = 6,087.48 × 1,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.03x = 12,040,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,040,426.69/4,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.14

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