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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.78, 6,227.19 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.78, 6,227.19 and 2,523 is: 3,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.78 : 6,227.19 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.78/6,227.19 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.78x = 6,227.19 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.78x = 15,711,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,200.37/4,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.49

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