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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.64, 6,039.24 and 1,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.64, 6,039.24 and 1,565.08 is: 2,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.64 : 6,039.24 = 1,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.64/6,039.24 = 1,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.64x = 6,039.24 × 1,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.64x = 9,451,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,893.74/4,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.17

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