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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.82, 6,033.98 and 1,558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.82, 6,033.98 and 1,558.38 is: 2,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.82 : 6,033.98 = 1,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.82/6,033.98 = 1,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.82x = 6,033.98 × 1,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.82x = 9,403,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,233.75/4,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.31

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