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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.63, 6,035.78 and 1,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.63, 6,035.78 and 1,558.90 is: 2,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.63 : 6,035.78 = 1,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.63/6,035.78 = 1,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.63x = 6,035.78 × 1,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.63x = 9,409,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,169.65/4,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.90

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