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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.98, 6,032.79 and 1,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.98, 6,032.79 and 1,558.71 is: 2,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.98 : 6,032.79 = 1,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.98/6,032.79 = 1,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.98x = 6,032.79 × 1,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.98x = 9,403,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403,370.10/4,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.25

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