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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.75, 6,082.13 and 976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.75, 6,082.13 and 976.75 is: 1,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.75 : 6,082.13 = 976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.75/6,082.13 = 976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.75x = 6,082.13 × 976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.75x = 5,940,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,720.48/4,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.13

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