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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.07, 6,082.61 and 977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.07, 6,082.61 and 977.07 is: 1,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.07 : 6,082.61 = 977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.07/6,082.61 = 977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.07x = 6,082.61 × 977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.07x = 5,943,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,135.75/4,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.61

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