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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.33, 6,225.93 and 2,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.33, 6,225.93 and 2,522.16 is: 3,480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.33 : 6,225.93 = 2,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.33/6,225.93 = 2,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.33x = 6,225.93 × 2,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.33x = 15,702,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,791.61/4,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.75

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