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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.69, 6,109.04 and 994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.69, 6,109.04 and 994.69 is: 1,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.69 : 6,109.04 = 994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.69/6,109.04 = 994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.69x = 6,109.04 × 994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.69x = 6,076,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,580.75/4,072.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.03

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