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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.67, 5,744.52 and 2,485.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.67, 5,744.52 and 2,485.35 is: 3,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.67 : 5,744.52 = 2,485.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.67/5,744.52 = 2,485.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.67x = 5,744.52 × 2,485.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.67x = 14,277,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,142.78/4,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.98

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