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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.79, 6,035.18 and 1,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.79, 6,035.18 and 1,556.96 is: 2,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.79 : 6,035.18 = 1,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.79/6,035.18 = 1,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.79x = 6,035.18 × 1,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.79x = 9,396,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,495.89/4,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.40

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