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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.59, 6,282.86 and 1,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.59, 6,282.86 and 1,556.48 is: 2,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.59 : 6,282.86 = 1,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.59/6,282.86 = 1,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.59x = 6,282.86 × 1,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.59x = 9,779,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,149.82/4,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.16

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