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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.71, 6,033.71 and 1,557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.71, 6,033.71 and 1,557.25 is: 2,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.71 : 6,033.71 = 1,557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.71/6,033.71 = 1,557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.71x = 6,033.71 × 1,557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.71x = 9,395,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395,994.90/4,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.32

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