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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.53, 6,071.24 and 1,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.53, 6,071.24 and 1,583.11 is: 2,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.53 : 6,071.24 = 1,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.53/6,071.24 = 1,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.53x = 6,071.24 × 1,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.53x = 9,611,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,611,432.84/4,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.23

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