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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.03, 6,175.41 and 2,485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.03, 6,175.41 and 2,485.53 is: 3,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.03 : 6,175.41 = 2,485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.03/6,175.41 = 2,485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.03x = 6,175.41 × 2,485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.03x = 15,349,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,166.82/4,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.96

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