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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.27, 6,047.19 and 1,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.27, 6,047.19 and 1,566.54 is: 2,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.27 : 6,047.19 = 1,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.27/6,047.19 = 1,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.27x = 6,047.19 × 1,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.27x = 9,473,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,165.02/4,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.34

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