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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.84, 6,091.62 and 1,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.84, 6,091.62 and 1,982.28 is: 2,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.84 : 6,091.62 = 1,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.84/6,091.62 = 1,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.84x = 6,091.62 × 1,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.84x = 12,075,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075,296.49/4,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.13

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