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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.61, 6,034.55 and 2,485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.61, 6,034.55 and 2,485.23 is: 3,429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.61 : 6,034.55 = 2,485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.61/6,034.55 = 2,485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.61x = 6,034.55 × 2,485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.61x = 14,997,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,232.27/4,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.03

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