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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.52, 6,225.88 and 2,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.52, 6,225.88 and 2,522.08 is: 3,480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.52 : 6,225.88 = 2,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.52/6,225.88 = 2,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.52x = 6,225.88 × 2,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.52x = 15,702,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,167.43/4,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.46

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