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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.80, 6,241.02 and 1,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.80, 6,241.02 and 1,563.32 is: 2,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.80 : 6,241.02 = 1,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.80/6,241.02 = 1,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.80x = 6,241.02 × 1,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.80x = 9,756,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756,711.39/4,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.35

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