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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.68, 6,175.87 and 2,485.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.68, 6,175.87 and 2,485.97 is: 3,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.68 : 6,175.87 = 2,485.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.68/6,175.87 = 2,485.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.68x = 6,175.87 × 2,485.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.68x = 15,353,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,027.54/4,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.32

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