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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.62, 6,035.64 and 2,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.62, 6,035.64 and 2,485.06 is: 3,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.62 : 6,035.64 = 2,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.62/6,035.64 = 2,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.62x = 6,035.64 × 2,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.62x = 14,998,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998,927.54/4,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.41

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