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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.71, 6,099.12 and 1,985.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.71, 6,099.12 and 1,985.25 is: 2,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.71 : 6,099.12 = 1,985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.71/6,099.12 = 1,985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.71x = 6,099.12 × 1,985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.71x = 12,108,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108,277.98/4,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.61

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