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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.03, 6,226.73 and 2,522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.03, 6,226.73 and 2,522.59 is: 3,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.03 : 6,226.73 = 2,522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.03/6,226.73 = 2,522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.03x = 6,226.73 × 2,522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.03x = 15,707,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,486.83/4,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.25

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