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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.41, 6,243.86 and 1,565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.41, 6,243.86 and 1,565.37 is: 2,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.41 : 6,243.86 = 1,565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.41/6,243.86 = 1,565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.41x = 6,243.86 × 1,565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.41x = 9,773,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,955.02/4,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.15

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