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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.40, 6,104.10 and 991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.40, 6,104.10 and 991.40 is: 1,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.40 : 6,104.10 = 991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.40/6,104.10 = 991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.40x = 6,104.10 × 991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.40x = 6,051,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,604.74/4,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.10

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