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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.25, 6,082.88 and 977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.25, 6,082.88 and 977.25 is: 1,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.25 : 6,082.88 = 977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.25/6,082.88 = 977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.25x = 6,082.88 × 977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.25x = 5,944,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,944,489.59/4,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.88

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