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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.08, 6,034.05 and 1,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.08, 6,034.05 and 1,556.13 is: 2,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.08 : 6,034.05 = 1,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.08/6,034.05 = 1,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.08x = 6,034.05 × 1,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.08x = 9,389,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,766.23/4,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.14

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