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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.25, 6,227.45 and 2,649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.25, 6,227.45 and 2,649.25 is: 3,656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.25 : 6,227.45 = 2,649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.25/6,227.45 = 2,649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.25x = 6,227.45 × 2,649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.25x = 16,498,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498,071.91/4,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.28

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