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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.64, 6,081.95 and 976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.64, 6,081.95 and 976.64 is: 1,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.64 : 6,081.95 = 976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.64/6,081.95 = 976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.64x = 6,081.95 × 976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.64x = 5,939,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,840.36/4,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.95

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