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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.70, 6,212.29 and 2,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.70, 6,212.29 and 2,485.13 is: 3,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.70 : 6,212.29 = 2,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.70/6,212.29 = 2,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.70x = 6,212.29 × 2,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.70x = 15,438,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,348.25/4,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.45

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