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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.73, 6,227.81 and 2,523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.73, 6,227.81 and 2,523.31 is: 3,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.73 : 6,227.81 = 2,523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.73/6,227.81 = 2,523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.73x = 6,227.81 × 2,523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.73x = 15,714,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714,695.25/4,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.30

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