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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.23, 5,649.78 and 2,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.23, 5,649.78 and 2,522.45 is: 3,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.23 : 5,649.78 = 2,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.23/5,649.78 = 2,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.23x = 5,649.78 × 2,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.23x = 14,251,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251,311.14/4,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.53

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