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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.07, 6,084.11 and 978.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.07, 6,084.11 and 978.07 is: 1,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.07 : 6,084.11 = 978.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.07/6,084.11 = 978.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.07x = 6,084.11 × 978.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.07x = 5,950,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,685.47/4,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.11

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