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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.33, 6,373.34 and 2,522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.33, 6,373.34 and 2,522.59 is: 3,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.33 : 6,373.34 = 2,522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.33/6,373.34 = 2,522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.33x = 6,373.34 × 2,522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.33x = 16,077,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,323.75/4,618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.20

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