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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.21, 6,050.63 and 1,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.21, 6,050.63 and 1,566.71 is: 2,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.21 : 6,050.63 = 1,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.21/6,050.63 = 1,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.21x = 6,050.63 × 1,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.21x = 9,479,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479,574.69/4,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.96

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