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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.61, 6,045.86 and 1,566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.61, 6,045.86 and 1,566.11 is: 2,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.61 : 6,045.86 = 1,566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.61/6,045.86 = 1,566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.61x = 6,045.86 × 1,566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.61x = 9,468,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,451.58/4,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.55

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