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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.98, 6,226.77 and 2,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.98, 6,226.77 and 2,522.56 is: 3,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.98 : 6,226.77 = 2,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.98/6,226.77 = 2,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.98x = 6,226.77 × 2,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.98x = 15,707,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,400.93/4,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.27

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