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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.46, 6,104.15 and 991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.46, 6,104.15 and 991.46 is: 1,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.46 : 6,104.15 = 991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.46/6,104.15 = 991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.46x = 6,104.15 × 991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.46x = 6,052,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,015.60/4,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.18

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