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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.05, 6,412.71 and 2,522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.05, 6,412.71 and 2,522.54 is: 3,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.05 : 6,412.71 = 2,522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.05/6,412.71 = 2,522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.05x = 6,412.71 × 2,522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.05x = 16,176,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,176,294.88/4,647.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.98

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