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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.93, 4,785.71 and 2,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.93, 4,785.71 and 2,522.66 is: 3,480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.93 : 4,785.71 = 2,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.93/4,785.71 = 2,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.93x = 4,785.71 × 2,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.93x = 12,072,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072,682.65/3,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.23

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