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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.48, 9,042.42 and 1,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.48, 9,042.42 and 1,645.84 is: 2,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.48 : 9,042.42 = 1,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.48/9,042.42 = 1,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.48x = 9,042.42 × 1,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.48x = 14,882,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882,376.53/6,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.68

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