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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.82, 6,179.37 and 1,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.82, 6,179.37 and 1,522.72 is: 2,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.82 : 6,179.37 = 1,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.82/6,179.37 = 1,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.82x = 6,179.37 × 1,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.82x = 9,409,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,450.29/4,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.29

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