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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.45, 6,096.66 and 986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.45, 6,096.66 and 986.45 is: 1,479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.45 : 6,096.66 = 986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.45/6,096.66 = 986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.45x = 6,096.66 × 986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.45x = 6,014,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,050.26/4,064.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.67

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