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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.36, 6,226.40 and 2,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.36, 6,226.40 and 2,522.72 is: 3,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.36 : 6,226.40 = 2,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.36/6,226.40 = 2,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.36x = 6,226.40 × 2,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.36x = 15,707,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,463.81/4,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.99

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