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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.72, 6,043.18 and 1,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.72, 6,043.18 and 1,565.80 is: 2,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.72 : 6,043.18 = 1,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.72/6,043.18 = 1,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.72x = 6,043.18 × 1,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.72x = 9,462,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,411.24/4,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.99

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