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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.83, 6,051.78 and 2,522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.83, 6,051.78 and 2,522.75 is: 3,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.83 : 6,051.78 = 2,522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.83/6,051.78 = 2,522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.83x = 6,051.78 × 2,522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.83x = 15,267,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,128.00/4,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.22

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