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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.38, 6,095.98 and 1,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.38, 6,095.98 and 1,466.32 is: 2,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.38 : 6,095.98 = 1,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.38/6,095.98 = 1,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.38x = 6,095.98 × 1,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.38x = 8,938,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,657.39/4,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.81

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