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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.91, 6,029.26 and 2,558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.91, 6,029.26 and 2,558.81 is: 3,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.91 : 6,029.26 = 2,558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.91/6,029.26 = 2,558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.91x = 6,029.26 × 2,558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.91x = 15,427,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,739.46/4,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.06

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