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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.08, 9,041.76 and 1,645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.08, 9,041.76 and 1,645.68 is: 2,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.08 : 9,041.76 = 1,645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.08/9,041.76 = 1,645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.08x = 9,041.76 × 1,645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.08x = 14,879,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879,843.60/6,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.42

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