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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.51, 6,083.26 and 977.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.51, 6,083.26 and 977.51 is: 1,466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.51 : 6,083.26 = 977.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.51/6,083.26 = 977.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.51x = 6,083.26 × 977.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.51x = 5,946,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,946,442.60/4,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.26

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