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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.86, 6,094.27 and 984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.86, 6,094.27 and 984.86 is: 1,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.86 : 6,094.27 = 984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.86/6,094.27 = 984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.86x = 6,094.27 × 984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.86x = 6,002,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,002.75/4,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.29

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