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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.59, 5,745.52 and 2,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.59, 5,745.52 and 2,485.13 is: 3,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.59 : 5,745.52 = 2,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.59/5,745.52 = 2,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.59x = 5,745.52 × 2,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.59x = 14,278,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,322.96/4,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.16

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