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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.04, 3,727.56 and 2,430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.04, 3,727.56 and 2,430.37 is: 3,645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.04 : 3,727.56 = 2,430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.04/3,727.56 = 2,430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.04x = 3,727.56 × 2,430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.04x = 9,059,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,331.36/2,485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.55

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