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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.47, 6,225.70 and 2,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.47, 6,225.70 and 2,522.04 is: 3,480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.47 : 6,225.70 = 2,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.47/6,225.70 = 2,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.47x = 6,225.70 × 2,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.47x = 15,701,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,464.43/4,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.34

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