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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.52, 6,069.74 and 1,582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.52, 6,069.74 and 1,582.11 is: 2,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.52 : 6,069.74 = 1,582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.52/6,069.74 = 1,582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.52x = 6,069.74 × 1,582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.52x = 9,602,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,988.44/4,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.73

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