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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.44, 6,080.16 and 975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.44, 6,080.16 and 975.44 is: 1,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.44 : 6,080.16 = 975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.44/6,080.16 = 975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.44x = 6,080.16 × 975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.44x = 5,930,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,831.27/4,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.16

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