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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.65, 6,028.74 and 1,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.65, 6,028.74 and 1,558.08 is: 2,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.65 : 6,028.74 = 1,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.65/6,028.74 = 1,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.65x = 6,028.74 × 1,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.65x = 9,393,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,259.22/4,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.67

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