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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.41, 6,081.62 and 976.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.41, 6,081.62 and 976.41 is: 1,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.41 : 6,081.62 = 976.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.41/6,081.62 = 976.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.41x = 6,081.62 × 976.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.41x = 5,938,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,149.70/4,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.62

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