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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.89, 6,274.97 and 2,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.89, 6,274.97 and 2,522.09 is: 3,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.89 : 6,274.97 = 2,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.89/6,274.97 = 2,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.89x = 6,274.97 × 2,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.89x = 15,826,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826,042.16/4,188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.10

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