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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.23, 6,226.70 and 2,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.23, 6,226.70 and 2,522.82 is: 3,481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.23 : 6,226.70 = 2,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.23/6,226.70 = 2,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.23x = 6,226.70 × 2,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.23x = 15,708,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708,843.29/4,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.39

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