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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.74, 6,246.51 and 1,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.74, 6,246.51 and 1,566.69 is: 2,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.74 : 6,246.51 = 1,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.74/6,246.51 = 1,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.74x = 6,246.51 × 1,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.74x = 9,786,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786,344.75/4,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.37

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