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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.44, 6,083.16 and 977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.44, 6,083.16 and 977.44 is: 1,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.44 : 6,083.16 = 977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.44/6,083.16 = 977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.44x = 6,083.16 × 977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.44x = 5,945,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,923.91/4,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.16

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