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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.88, 6,095.82 and 985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.88, 6,095.82 and 985.88 is: 1,478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.88 : 6,095.82 = 985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.88/6,095.82 = 985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.88x = 6,095.82 × 985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.88x = 6,009,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,711.61/4,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.81

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