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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.91, 4,859.49 and 2,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.91, 4,859.49 and 2,263.54 is: 3,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.91 : 4,859.49 = 2,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.91/4,859.49 = 2,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.91x = 4,859.49 × 2,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.91x = 10,999,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,999,649.99/3,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.32

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