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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.38, 6,175.91 and 2,485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.38, 6,175.91 and 2,485.94 is: 3,430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.38 : 6,175.91 = 2,485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.38/6,175.91 = 2,485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.38x = 6,175.91 × 2,485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.38x = 15,352,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,951.78/4,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.54

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