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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.08, 6,054.48 and 1,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.08, 6,054.48 and 1,571.08 is: 2,356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.08 : 6,054.48 = 1,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.08/6,054.48 = 1,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.08x = 6,054.48 × 1,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.08x = 9,512,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,072.44/4,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.76

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