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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.74, 6,034.35 and 1,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.74, 6,034.35 and 1,558.29 is: 2,338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.74 : 6,034.35 = 1,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.74/6,034.35 = 1,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.74x = 6,034.35 × 1,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.74x = 9,403,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,267.26/4,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.11

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