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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.91, 7,013.52 and 2,485.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.91, 7,013.52 and 2,485.85 is: 3,728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.91 : 7,013.52 = 2,485.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.91/7,013.52 = 2,485.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.91x = 7,013.52 × 2,485.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.91x = 17,434,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,523.62/4,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.59

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