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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.82, 6,035.73 and 2,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.82, 6,035.73 and 2,485.32 is: 3,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.82 : 6,035.73 = 2,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.82/6,035.73 = 2,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.82x = 6,035.73 × 2,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.82x = 15,000,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,720.48/4,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.66

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