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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.75, 6,080.63 and 975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.75, 6,080.63 and 975.75 is: 1,463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.75 : 6,080.63 = 975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.75/6,080.63 = 975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.75x = 6,080.63 × 975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.75x = 5,933,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,169.84/4,053.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.63

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