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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.28, 6,045.68 and 1,565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.28, 6,045.68 and 1,565.54 is: 2,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.28 : 6,045.68 = 1,565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.28/6,045.68 = 1,565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.28x = 6,045.68 × 1,565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.28x = 9,464,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,753.87/4,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.83

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