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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.64, 6,226.17 and 2,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.64, 6,226.17 and 2,522.16 is: 3,480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.64 : 6,226.17 = 2,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.64/6,226.17 = 2,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.64x = 6,226.17 × 2,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.64x = 15,703,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703,396.93/4,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.64

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