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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.49, 6,096.71 and 986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.49, 6,096.71 and 986.49 is: 1,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.49 : 6,096.71 = 986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.49/6,096.71 = 986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.49x = 6,096.71 × 986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.49x = 6,014,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,338.52/4,064.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.73

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