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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.58, 6,041.53 and 1,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.58, 6,041.53 and 1,562.32 is: 2,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.58 : 6,041.53 = 1,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.58/6,041.53 = 1,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.58x = 6,041.53 × 1,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.58x = 9,438,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,790.00/4,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.38

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