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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.96, 7,017.50 and 2,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.96, 7,017.50 and 2,485.16 is: 3,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.96 : 7,017.50 = 2,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.96/7,017.50 = 2,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.96x = 7,017.50 × 2,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.96x = 17,439,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,610.30/4,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.83

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