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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.52, 6,044.44 and 1,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.52, 6,044.44 and 1,564.26 is: 2,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.52 : 6,044.44 = 1,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.52/6,044.44 = 1,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.52x = 6,044.44 × 1,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.52x = 9,455,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455,037.67/4,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.28

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