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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.59, 5,648.25 and 2,522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.59, 5,648.25 and 2,522.38 is: 3,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.59 : 5,648.25 = 2,522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.59/5,648.25 = 2,522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.59x = 5,648.25 × 2,522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.59x = 14,247,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,032.84/4,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.48

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