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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.86, 6,086.77 and 979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.86, 6,086.77 and 979.86 is: 1,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.86 : 6,086.77 = 979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.86/6,086.77 = 979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.86x = 6,086.77 × 979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.86x = 5,964,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,182.45/4,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.79

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