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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.58, 6,226.22 and 2,522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.58, 6,226.22 and 2,522.03 is: 3,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.58 : 6,226.22 = 2,522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.58/6,226.22 = 2,522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.58x = 6,226.22 × 2,522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.58x = 15,702,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,669.89/4,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.53

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