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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.54, 5,744.07 and 2,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.54, 5,744.07 and 2,485.84 is: 3,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.54 : 5,744.07 = 2,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.54/5,744.07 = 2,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.54x = 5,744.07 × 2,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.54x = 14,278,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,838.97/4,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.32

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