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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.76, 6,226.28 and 2,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.76, 6,226.28 and 2,522.43 is: 3,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.76 : 6,226.28 = 2,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.76/6,226.28 = 2,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.76x = 6,226.28 × 2,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.76x = 15,705,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,355.46/4,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.98

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