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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.84, 6,382.26 and 2,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.84, 6,382.26 and 2,522.52 is: 3,783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.84 : 6,382.26 = 2,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.84/6,382.26 = 2,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.84x = 6,382.26 × 2,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.84x = 16,099,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,378.50/4,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.78

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