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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.74, 6,295.48 and 1,565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.74, 6,295.48 and 1,565.31 is: 2,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.74 : 6,295.48 = 1,565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.74/6,295.48 = 1,565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.74x = 6,295.48 × 1,565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.74x = 9,854,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854,377.80/4,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.43

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