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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.41, 4,651.02 and 2,485.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.41, 4,651.02 and 2,485.89 is: 3,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.41 : 4,651.02 = 2,485.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.41/4,651.02 = 2,485.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.41x = 4,651.02 × 2,485.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.41x = 11,561,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561,924.11/3,370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.42

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