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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.23, 6,079.85 and 975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.23, 6,079.85 and 975.23 is: 1,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.23 : 6,079.85 = 975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.23/6,079.85 = 975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.23x = 6,079.85 × 975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.23x = 5,929,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,280.24/4,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.85

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