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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.77, 6,070.92 and 1,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.77, 6,070.92 and 1,581.45 is: 2,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.77 : 6,070.92 = 1,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.77/6,070.92 = 1,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.77x = 6,070.92 × 1,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.77x = 9,600,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,827.74/4,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.47

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