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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.40, 6,035.45 and 2,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.40, 6,035.45 and 2,485.30 is: 3,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.40 : 6,035.45 = 2,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.40/6,035.45 = 2,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.40x = 6,035.45 × 2,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.40x = 14,999,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,913.65/4,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.81

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