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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.01, 4,172.66 and 2,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.01, 4,172.66 and 2,483.69 is: 3,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.01 : 4,172.66 = 2,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.01/4,172.66 = 2,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.01x = 4,172.66 × 2,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.01x = 10,363,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,363,581.50/2,785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.20

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