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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.97, 6,227.76 and 2,523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.97, 6,227.76 and 2,523.55 is: 3,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.97 : 6,227.76 = 2,523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.97/6,227.76 = 2,523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.97x = 6,227.76 × 2,523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.97x = 15,716,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,063.75/4,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.42

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