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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.08, 6,225.52 and 2,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.08, 6,225.52 and 2,521.52 is: 3,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.08 : 6,225.52 = 2,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.08/6,225.52 = 2,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.08x = 6,225.52 × 2,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.08x = 15,697,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,773.19/4,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.83

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