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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.80, 6,039.44 and 1,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.80, 6,039.44 and 1,562.88 is: 2,342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.80 : 6,039.44 = 1,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.80/6,039.44 = 1,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.80x = 6,039.44 × 1,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.80x = 9,438,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,919.99/4,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.86

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