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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.54, 6,373.56 and 2,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.54, 6,373.56 and 2,522.66 is: 3,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.54 : 6,373.56 = 2,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.54/6,373.56 = 2,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.54x = 6,373.56 × 2,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.54x = 16,078,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,078,324.87/4,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.26

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