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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.67, 6,492.42 and 2,685.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.67, 6,492.42 and 2,685.42 is: 4,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.67 : 6,492.42 = 2,685.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.67/6,492.42 = 2,685.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.67x = 6,492.42 × 2,685.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.67x = 17,434,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,874.52/4,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.56

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