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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.23, 3,742.72 and 2,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.23, 3,742.72 and 2,263.80 is: 3,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.23 : 3,742.72 = 2,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.23/3,742.72 = 2,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.23x = 3,742.72 × 2,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.23x = 8,472,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,769.54/2,485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.25

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