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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.50, 6,104.28 and 991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.50, 6,104.28 and 991.50 is: 1,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.50 : 6,104.28 = 991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.50/6,104.28 = 991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.50x = 6,104.28 × 991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.50x = 6,052,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,393.62/4,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.26

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