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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.73, 6,226.17 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.73, 6,226.17 and 2,522.27 is: 3,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.73 : 6,226.17 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.73/6,226.17 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.73x = 6,226.17 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.73x = 15,704,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,087.91/4,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.72

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