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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.66, 6,080.49 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.66, 6,080.49 and 975.66 is: 1,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.66 : 6,080.49 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.66/6,080.49 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.66x = 6,080.49 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.66x = 5,932,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,490.87/4,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.49

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