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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.67, 6,068.55 and 1,583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.67, 6,068.55 and 1,583.03 is: 2,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.67 : 6,068.55 = 1,583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.67/6,068.55 = 1,583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.67x = 6,068.55 × 1,583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.67x = 9,606,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,696.71/4,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.80

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