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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.63, 6,226.19 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.63, 6,226.19 and 2,522.27 is: 3,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.63 : 6,226.19 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.63/6,226.19 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.63x = 6,226.19 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.63x = 15,704,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,132.25/4,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.81

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