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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.19, 6,097.78 and 987.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.19, 6,097.78 and 987.19 is: 1,480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.19 : 6,097.78 = 987.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.19/6,097.78 = 987.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.19x = 6,097.78 × 987.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.19x = 6,019,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,653.43/4,065.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.78

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