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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.82, 6,082.22 and 976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.82, 6,082.22 and 976.82 is: 1,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.82 : 6,082.22 = 976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.82/6,082.22 = 976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.82x = 6,082.22 × 976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.82x = 5,941,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,206.17/4,054.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.22

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