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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.48, 6,096.64 and 986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.48, 6,096.64 and 986.48 is: 1,479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.48 : 6,096.64 = 986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.48/6,096.64 = 986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.48x = 6,096.64 × 986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.48x = 6,014,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,213.43/4,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.70

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