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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.66, 6,033.25 and 1,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.66, 6,033.25 and 1,523.59 is: 2,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.66 : 6,033.25 = 1,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.66/6,033.25 = 1,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.66x = 6,033.25 × 1,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.66x = 9,192,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,210.60/4,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.68

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