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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.48, 6,049.52 and 1,565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.48, 6,049.52 and 1,565.98 is: 2,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.48 : 6,049.52 = 1,565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.48/6,049.52 = 1,565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.48x = 6,049.52 × 1,565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.48x = 9,473,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,401.74/4,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.86

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