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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.62, 7,014.36 and 2,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.62, 7,014.36 and 2,485.84 is: 3,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.62 : 7,014.36 = 2,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.62/7,014.36 = 2,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.62x = 7,014.36 × 2,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.62x = 17,436,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436,581.60/4,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.66

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