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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.81, 4,785.52 and 2,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.81, 4,785.52 and 2,522.53 is: 3,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.81 : 4,785.52 = 2,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.81/4,785.52 = 2,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.81x = 4,785.52 × 2,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.81x = 12,071,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071,617.77/3,468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.05

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