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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.91, 6,372.72 and 2,522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.91, 6,372.72 and 2,522.03 is: 3,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.91 : 6,372.72 = 2,522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.91/6,372.72 = 2,522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.91x = 6,372.72 × 2,522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.91x = 16,072,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,191.02/4,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.40

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