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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.62, 4,015.36 and 2,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.62, 4,015.36 and 2,485.52 is: 3,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.62 : 4,015.36 = 2,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.62/4,015.36 = 2,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.62x = 4,015.36 × 2,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.62x = 9,980,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,980,269.12/2,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.45

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