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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.49, 6,080.23 and 975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.49, 6,080.23 and 975.49 is: 1,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.49 : 6,080.23 = 975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.49/6,080.23 = 975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.49x = 6,080.23 × 975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.49x = 5,931,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,170.72/4,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.23

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