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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.98, 6,094.48 and 984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.98, 6,094.48 and 984.98 is: 1,477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.98 : 6,094.48 = 984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.98/6,094.48 = 984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.98x = 6,094.48 × 984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.98x = 6,002,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,953.68/4,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.47

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