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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.35, 6,087.90 and 2,522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.35, 6,087.90 and 2,522.50 is: 3,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.35 : 6,087.90 = 2,522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.35/6,087.90 = 2,522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.35x = 6,087.90 × 2,522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.35x = 15,356,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,721.99/4,411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.18

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