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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.61, 7,243.70 and 2,522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.61, 7,243.70 and 2,522.25 is: 3,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.61 : 7,243.70 = 2,522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.61/7,243.70 = 2,522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.61x = 7,243.70 × 2,522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.61x = 18,270,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,409.71/4,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.31

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