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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.13, 6,079.69 and 975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.13, 6,079.69 and 975.13 is: 1,462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.13 : 6,079.69 = 975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.13/6,079.69 = 975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.13x = 6,079.69 × 975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.13x = 5,928,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,474.13/4,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.69

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