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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.37, 6,226.89 and 2,495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.37, 6,226.89 and 2,495.65 is: 3,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.37 : 6,226.89 = 2,495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.37/6,226.89 = 2,495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.37x = 6,226.89 × 2,495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.37x = 15,540,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,161.59/4,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.90

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