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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.31, 4,784.84 and 2,522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.31, 4,784.84 and 2,522.02 is: 3,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.31 : 4,784.84 = 2,522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.31/4,784.84 = 2,522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.31x = 4,784.84 × 2,522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.31x = 12,067,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067,462.18/3,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.35

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