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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.54, 6,226.18 and 2,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.54, 6,226.18 and 2,522.04 is: 3,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.54 : 6,226.18 = 2,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.54/6,226.18 = 2,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.54x = 6,226.18 × 2,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.54x = 15,702,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,675.01/4,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.56

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