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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.55, 4,466.24 and 2,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.55, 4,466.24 and 2,485.10 is: 3,730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.55 : 4,466.24 = 2,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.55/4,466.24 = 2,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.55x = 4,466.24 × 2,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.55x = 11,099,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,099,018.27/2,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.07

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