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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.65, 9,032.92 and 1,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.65, 9,032.92 and 1,639.54 is: 2,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.65 : 9,032.92 = 1,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.65/9,032.92 = 1,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.65x = 9,032.92 × 1,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.65x = 14,809,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,840.85/6,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.02

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