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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.57, 6,227.36 and 2,523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.57, 6,227.36 and 2,523.16 is: 3,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.57 : 6,227.36 = 2,523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.57/6,227.36 = 2,523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.57x = 6,227.36 × 2,523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.57x = 15,712,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,712,625.66/4,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.97

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