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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.45, 6,095.16 and 985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.45, 6,095.16 and 985.45 is: 1,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.45 : 6,095.16 = 985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.45/6,095.16 = 985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.45x = 6,095.16 × 985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.45x = 6,006,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,475.42/4,063.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.17

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