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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.69, 6,225.71 and 2,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.69, 6,225.71 and 2,522.18 is: 3,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.69 : 6,225.71 = 2,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.69/6,225.71 = 2,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.69x = 6,225.71 × 2,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.69x = 15,702,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,317.51/4,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.37

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