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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.54, 4,030.65 and 2,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.54, 4,030.65 and 2,485.62 is: 3,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.54 : 4,030.65 = 2,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.54/4,030.65 = 2,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.54x = 4,030.65 × 2,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.54x = 10,018,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,664.25/2,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.34

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