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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.64, 7,014.42 and 2,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.64, 7,014.42 and 2,485.84 is: 3,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.64 : 7,014.42 = 2,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.64/7,014.42 = 2,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.64x = 7,014.42 × 2,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.64x = 17,436,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436,725.81/4,677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.68

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