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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.78, 6,033.24 and 1,556.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.78, 6,033.24 and 1,556.78 is: 2,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.78 : 6,033.24 = 1,556.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.78/6,033.24 = 1,556.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.78x = 6,033.24 × 1,556.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.78x = 9,392,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,427.37/4,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.81

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