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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.69, 6,082.04 and 976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.69, 6,082.04 and 976.69 is: 1,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.69 : 6,082.04 = 976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.69/6,082.04 = 976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.69x = 6,082.04 × 976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.69x = 5,940,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,267.65/4,054.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.04

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