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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.51, 6,238.62 and 1,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.51, 6,238.62 and 1,566.27 is: 2,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.51 : 6,238.62 = 1,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.51/6,238.62 = 1,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.51x = 6,238.62 × 1,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.51x = 9,771,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,363.35/4,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.03

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