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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.81, 6,048.09 and 1,566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.81, 6,048.09 and 1,566.82 is: 2,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.81 : 6,048.09 = 1,566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.81/6,048.09 = 1,566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.81x = 6,048.09 × 1,566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.81x = 9,476,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,238.13/4,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.37

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