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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.54, 6,046.14 and 1,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.54, 6,046.14 and 1,565.78 is: 2,348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.54 : 6,046.14 = 1,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.54/6,046.14 = 1,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.54x = 6,046.14 × 1,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.54x = 9,466,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466,925.09/4,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.22

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