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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.58, 6,410.18 and 2,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.58, 6,410.18 and 2,885.02 is: 4,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.58 : 6,410.18 = 2,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.58/6,410.18 = 2,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.58x = 6,410.18 × 2,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.58x = 18,493,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493,497.50/4,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.38

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