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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.95, 6,092.91 and 983.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.95, 6,092.91 and 983.95 is: 1,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.95 : 6,092.91 = 983.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.95/6,092.91 = 983.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.95x = 6,092.91 × 983.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.95x = 5,995,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,995,088.33/4,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.92

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