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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.65, 6,047.50 and 1,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.65, 6,047.50 and 1,565.62 is: 2,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.65 : 6,047.50 = 1,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.65/6,047.50 = 1,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.65x = 6,047.50 × 1,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.65x = 9,468,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,083.04/4,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.02

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