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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.91, 6,048.69 and 1,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.91, 6,048.69 and 1,566.72 is: 2,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.91 : 6,048.69 = 1,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.91/6,048.69 = 1,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.91x = 6,048.69 × 1,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.91x = 9,476,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,603.60/4,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.40

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